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With the United States’ 2014 elections now behind us, perhaps it’s time to reflect on a lesson from history. I’m not suggestExcuse my bias, but to ing the decline of democracy is inevitable, me the basic issue of but continuing trends across our Ameriour country is the can landscape raise serious questions about how do we patch the many potholes. simple fact that people who vote for a living Liberals contend the growing gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” is now outnumber those the root problem of America. Excuse my who work for a living.

LAND MINDS bias, but to me the basic issue of our country is the simple fact that people who vote

By Dick Hagen for a living now outnumber those who greatest civilizations has been about work for a living. We too rapidly are 200 years. During those 200 years, developing an “entitlement society” these nations progressed through the which in plain terms is socialism. following sequence: Perhaps Winston Churchill put it better when he From bondage to spiritual faith; said, “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal From spiritual faith to great courage; sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of From courage to liberty; socialism is the equal sharing of the misery.” Or the From liberty to abundance; great sage Mark Twain who commented, “The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is From abundance to complacency; that the taxidermist leaves the skin.” From PresiFrom complacency to apathy; dent Ronald Reagan, “The government is like a From apathy to dependence; baby’s alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at From dependence back into bondage.” one end and no responsibility at the other.”

Wrapping up, it seems the “buck passing” of this When half the people get the idea that they do not Congress will continue. The truth of the matter is have to work because the other half is going to take that our U.S. Congress has become an insult to us care of them, and when the other half gets the idea taxpayers and a source of embarrassment to our that it does no good to work because somebody is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning friends and allies in other parts of the world. Shades of socialism started disrupting our vision some time of the end of any nation. Perhaps what this country ago and each additional entitlement provision furneeds are more unemployed politicians. ther clouds our future.

Some credit Alexander Tytler, a Scottish history Farmers, you had a year of extreme challenges exasprofessor at the University of Edinburgh in the perated by volatile weather, volatile crop prices, and 1800s, with this to say about the fall of the Athenian volatile operational costs. Even with surprisingly good Republic some 2,000 years prior: “A democracy is always temporary in nature: it simply cannot exist as yields and a mostly perfect fall harvest and tillage season, 2014 cash flow sucks. Your economic outlook for a permanent form of government. A democracy will 2015 will likely be challenged as much or more than continue to exist up until the time voters discover this 2014 season. Yet it’s your success that primes the they can vote themselves generous gifts from the pump for the rest of us. So we’ll all be pulling back just public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most a bit even though our livestock industry now apprecibenefits from the public treasury, with the result that ates the generosity of you crop guys. Very soon we’ll be every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal sitting down to a Thanksgiving meal that truly does reflect the generosity of God and our good earth. Enjoy! policy, (which is) always followed by a Dictatorship.”

Dick Hagen is staff writer for The Land. He can be Tytler continued, “The average age of the world’s reached at dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com. ❖

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 9A — From the Fields: Harvest is ending, yet field work remains 12A — Foundation plows money back into community 14A — Mark Knisely: Credit crunch not ahead for farmers 15A — Q&A with Machinery Pete 16A — Cattleman calls for common

sense, high quality product 20A — Minnesota Beef Expo grew in producers, attendance 21A — Dreams come true with Minn.

Youth Beef Experience Program 37A — Part 2 of our two-part series on educational support for children of migrant farmworkers 1B — Milker’s Message: Dairy tour highlights milking, animal health

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Commentary: Dispelling ‘superweed’ misconceptions Use of the term “superweed” has exploded in recent years and is frequently featured in news reports about herbicide-resistant weeds choking out crops. A few recent headline examples: • Superweeds Choke Farms (Des Moines Register, June 22) • The Rise of the Super Weed Around the World (Wall Street Journal, June 23) • U.S. Midwestern Farmers Fighting Explosion of “Superweeds” (Reuters, July 23) • Superweed Spreading through Wall, Texas (KLST-TV, July 29) • Super Weed Spreads Closer to Quad Cities (WQAD TV, Aug. 4) While there is no science-based definition for superweed, the term is often used to describe weeds believed to have special capabilities that are helping them outcompete other plants in ways never experienced before.

Many associate superweed with glyphosate-tolerant crops and the suspected transfer of resistance genes from these crops to weeds. The Oxford Dictionary, for example, is one of many online resources to define superweed as “a weed which is extremely resistant to herbicides, especially one created by the transfer of genes from genetically modified crops into wild plants.”

But is that the truth? Are today’s weeds “supercharged” in some way?

And if so, why is that the case?

As a nonprofit organization that promotes science-based information about weeds, their impact on the environment and how they can be managed, the Weed Science Society of America has compiled the information below to clarify two common misconceptions about superweeds.

Misconception 1: Rampant gene transfer between genetically modified crops and weeds is creating weeds able to resist treatment by herbicides.

There is no evidence that gene transfer is a major factor in the development of herbicide resistance. Instead, overreliance on herbicides with a single mechanism of action to control certain weeds has led to the selection of weeds resistant to that mechanism of action.

Reality: There is no evidence that gene transfer is a major factor in the development of herbicide resistance.

Instead, overreliance on herbicides with a single mechanism of action to control certain weeds has led to the selection of weeds resistant to that mechanism of action.

The transfer of resistance traits from genetically modified crops to weeds growing in the field is rare, and the occurrences observed and reported to date have had minimal impact. The only currently known mechanism for any crop trait to move into weeds (or vice versa) is through cross pollination — a sexual crossing between the crop and the weed. Gene flow is more likely to happen if the crop and weed are sexually compatible, near relatives. Gene flow among more distantly related plant species is rare because they do not cross as readily. There are often physiological barriers, including pollen incompatibility, varying numbers of chromosomes and other factors that serve as impediments.

Even among sexually compatible crops and weeds, the opportunity for crop-weed gene flow depends on proximity of the crop plant to its wild

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weedy relatives.

For example, there have been no reports of gene transfer in the more than 160 million annually planted acres of genetically modified corn, cotton and soybean crops where herbicide resistance weeds are such a significant issue today. Since these crops don’t have sexually compatible, near relatives in the United States and Canada, the risk of gene flow to other plants in the region is extremely low.

Crops like sunflower, wheat and canola do have compatible weed relatives in their major production areas (e.g. wild sunflower, jointed goatgrass, and wild relatives of canola, respectively). As a result, the risk of gene flow between those crops and wild plants is greater. Where gene flow has occurred, the resulting plants are no more weedy than their parent plants.

Misconception 2: Herbicide use is creating a new breed of herbicideresistant superweeds unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.

Reality: The costly issue of herbicide resistance isn’t new — and neither are the competitive characteristics of weeds. Although the number of acres affected by resistant weeds has

Herbicide resistance is an important, costly and escalating issue, especially as growers have come to rely more than ever on a single class of herbicides that targets weeds in the same way.

increased over the last decade as more growers have come to rely solely on herbicides with a single mechanism of action for weed control, weeds have exhibited resistance to many types of herbicides over the past 40 years.

Many weed populations have even evolved resistance to multiple herbicide mechanisms of action.

Herbicide resistance is an important, costly and escalating issue, especially as growers have come to rely more than ever on a single class of herbicides that targets weeds in the same way. It is more critical than ever for a variety of carefully integrated weed management strategies to be used so weeds resistant to one method can be controlled in other ways before they have an opportunity to spread.

This includes nonchemical means of weed control, such as crop rotation, tillage, cultivation, hand hoeing, seed capture, etc. The WSSA has created a variety of free educational materials and recommendations concerning resistance and how to avoid it, available online at http://wssa.net/weed/resistance.

As to those super powers that many individuals ascribe to herbicide-resistant weeds? Under herbicide-free conditions, resistant weeds are no more competitive or ecologically fit than their susceptible partners. Both can crowd out crops and other desirable plants by outcompeting them for water, nutrients, sunlight and space.

They grow incessantly and can be prolific seed producers. A single Palmer amaranth plant, for example, can produce hundreds of thousands of seeds, regardless of whether it is herbicide resistant or not.

Weeds can be economically devastating if allowed to grow unchecked. As a result, we need to monitor vigilantly and use a variety of herbicide and nonherbicide strategies to control weed populations before they get out of hand.

This commentary was submitted by the Weed Science Society of America. ❖

To label or not to label — the endless politics of GMOs

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Every single choice we make about food matters at every level. The right choice saves the world.’ ” Lanchester, devoted foodie who lives in England, both agrees and disagrees with Waters. “I’m thrilled by this notion,” he writes, “and yet I find that I can’t submit to it. For a start, we can’t feed the whole world this way...”

Moreover, he adds, “If these tiny acts of consumer choice are the most meaningful actions in our lives, perhaps we aren’t thinking and acting on a sufficiently big scale.”

Most farmers and ranchers agree with Lanchester.

Steeped in science and raised on country cooking, most see no need for GMO labeling.

For real foodies, however, eating isn’t just an agricultural act, as Wendell Berry rightly noted decades before there was such a thing as either a foodie or a GMO. Eating, to them, is mostly a political act.

That means long after this Nov. 4 many more millions will be spent to fight laws that might cost many millions to label GMOs as GMOs and let the public finally decide in the marketplace.

If that simple math sounds like too simple solution to this now decades-old food fight, rest assured that it is. This is, after all, politics.

Alan Guebert’s “Farm and Food File” is published weekly in more than 70 newspapers in North America. Contact him at agcomm@farmandfoodfile.com.

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It’s tough being a genetically modified organism in election season because no election passes without someone or some Food is now politics and state slamming you for being, well, you. ethics as much as it is This election is no different. Voters in sustenance.

Oregon and Colorado are in the home stretch of multi-million-dollar ballot fights — John Lanchester to decide if you will be identified and labeled in and on food items sold in either state.

FARM & FOOD FILE knives of GMO labeling are money and Anti-GMO forces see the ballot initiascience, the larger war is really about poltives as evidence they’re gaining traction

By Alan Guebert itics. To most of us, food was little more in their 20-year battle against the now, than a fuel a generation ago. Now it’s not-so-new seed technology. more a carefully studied, warmly invited guest. As such, we want to know That’s a generous reading of both as much about it as we can before we efforts. put our money and forks on the table.

First, one week before Oregon voters decide on This is an enormous change, John Lanchester Measure 92, their GMO labeling law, polls show prowrites in the Nov. 3 New Yorker magazine. “Not so labeling forces limping to the finish line — down six long ago, food was food… Food is now politics and points — after investing $7 million (and being outethics as much as it is sustenance. People feel presspent 2-to-1 by labeling opponents) to get the law passed. (Links at http://farmandfoodfile.com/in-the- sure to shop and eat responsibly, healthfully, sustainably.” news/). Money is also manna in the fight over Colorado’s GMO labeling law, Proposition 105. According This view, he explains in his essay “Shut Up and to Colorado’s secretary of state, Big Food is funding Eat, A Foodie Repents,” means that the food we buy, anti-labeling efforts. The players are the usual susprepare and eat has taken on “a form of surrogate pects: Monsanto ($4.7 million), DuPont/Pioneer ($3 politics.” To others, however, it’s “the real deal, polimillion), PEPSICO, Coca-Cola, Kraft ($1.1 million tics at it most urgent and consequential.” each), and General Mills ($820,000). The big money To those people, Lanchester writes, it’s politics as is a big problem for pro-labeling forces.

Alice Waters, the acclaimed California chef, author Another is that the state’s biggest newspapers have and culinary pioneer, explains it: “‘Eating is a politicome out against Prop 105. All have editorialized that cal act, but in the way the ancient Greeks used the the law is too narrow — it exempts all meat and dairy word… — not just… (about) voting… but “of, or peritems, alcohol, prepared foods and food purchased in taining to, all the interactions with other people”… restaurants — and, more importantly, they say, there’s no scientific evidence to support the need to label.

While the fights again prove that the guns and

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Commentary: Farmers turn to crop insurance for risk management The passage of the 2014 farm bill marked a pivotal moment for risk management in U.S. agriculture. Gone are the days of direct payments and most of the commodity programs for farmers. Today, when farmers seek to manage risk, they do so by purchasing crop insurance.

While farmers must make their decisions about purchasing crop insurance well before they plant, nearly 1.2 million policies have been processed through participating companies and Risk Management Agency as of Oct. 6, 2014. Those policies protect nearly 293 million acres representing more than $109 billion in liabilities, accounting for nearly $3.9 billion in farmer paid premiums. These numbers will continue to grow as more policies are processed. In 2013, farmers spent nearly $4.5 billion to purchase more than 1.2 million crop insurance policies.

Farmers and ranchers can purchase policies protecting 128 different crops, including nearly all major commodities and a long list of specialty crops including apricots, bananas, blueberries, cherries, coffee, olives and tangerines.

Farmers have demonstrated their strong support for crop insurance with their pocketbooks, spending more than $38 billion out of their own pockets to purchase crop insurance policies since 2000.

In 2013, 90 percent of planted cropland was protected by crop insurance.

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How does crop insurance benefit the public?

Not only does agriculture feed and clothe us all, but the food and fiber system accounts for roughly 15 percent of the U.S. economy. Therefore, it is in the public interest to have a financially stable agricultural sector that produces the nation’s safe and affordable food and fiber supply and supports the rural economy. That necessitates the presence of a publiclysupported safety net for farmers, who increasingly face variable weather patterns that challenge the food production system. In the United States, this safety net is the crop insurance program, whose need was most recently demonstrated by floods and drought in 2011 and the widespread drought of 2012.

Crop insurance is the primary risk management tool farmers use to financially recover from natural disasters and volatile market fluctuations; pay their banks, fertilizer suppliers, equipment providers and landlords; and purchase their production inputs for the next season. Without effective and affordable crop insurance, catastrophic production losses would sap the rural economy by setting in motion a series of harmful events: farm failures and consolidation, job losses, farm-related small business failures and financial stress on rural banks. A financially healthy rural economy requires a financially healthy farm production sector.

By 2050, the United Nations projects a 34 percent increase in global population and a 70 percent increase in demand for food. As the number of consumers expands globally and the climate continues to exhibit more intense weather events there will be increasing pressure on the global food production system.

In the United States, the ability for farmers to purchase crop insurance is this nation’s “insurance policy” against disruption and instability in the food production sector. Crop insurance is also be critical in helping new and beginning farmers obtain credit, enter farming and become the next generation of producers that meet the growing global food and energy needs.

This commentary was submitted by National Crop Insurance Services. ❖

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Harvesting ‘prevented planting’ acres after Nov. 1 Some farmers planted cover crops on land where prevented planting payments were taken after the end of the late planting period for the crop. There is a wide range of crop conditions now as farmers consider whether there is something useful to harvest for feed or bedding after Nov. 1; or whether to till the cover crop in the fall or to leave it until spring.

Farmers might take field samples to test moisture and feed quality in making decisions about harvest, storage and feed use. It’s usually difficult to make dry hay this time of the year without unusually

favorable drying weather. Baling and wrapping with plastic might be an option.

Treating with propionic acid might be useful if the crop gets down to 25 to 30 percent moisture. Hay at marginal moisture levels might keep for a short period of time if you could count on it staying cold enough and fed up fairly soon.

Managed grazing might be done in some situations by using perimeter fencing and a cross wire to manage livestock access to from day to day. I’d like to think sorghum and sudangrass have frozen hard enough and long enough ago so that prussic acid would not be a concern. But

for grazing or fresh cut feeding, following precautions could be useful, especially if the crop was kind of green yet.

Where farmers might buy this kind of crop from a neighbor, they might have a sample tested and compare the value to grass hay or another crop with similar feed quality. Their nutrition advisor might figure whether there are higher levels of sugar or something that contributes to feed value; and how it would fit in rations compared to alternatives.

The harvest cost and extra storage costs would be deducted from a feed value.

They might deduct a little more if they are not confident about how well the crop will store and feed, as a margin for error.

Buyer and sellers need to agree on how

they determine yield. Weighing all of what is harvested or weighing a portion from a measured part of the field and testing moisture helps where feasible.

The farmer who planted the crop might think about a price per acre based on their investment in the crop. Then the buyer needs to determine if there is enough feed or bedding of a suitable quality to make it worth the price and effort.

Farmers who are thinking about harvesting something from cover crops might review their fall plans again with their crop insurance staff to be sure to stay clear with rules.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension Service educator Dan Martens. ❖

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From the Fields: Harvest ends, field work yet to do The Thronsons Gary, Minn.

For Dennis Wilts, this year’s harvest is officially done. The Land spoke with Wilts on Oct. 27 and he was happy to make a report.

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“We finished corn yesterday,” he said.

“Corn harvest went good; no major break downs.”

The weather was the stable element this harvest.

Dennis Wilts “Nice fall for getting work done,” said Wilts.

The corn “yield was down; some fields did very good, some didn’t,” he said, but the corn “dried down pretty good.” It averaged between 18 to 21 percent moisture.

“It dried down better than we thought,” Wilts said.

Wilts said he would be applying anhydrous the following day, figuring it would take about a week to get it all done. It was raining lightly on Oct. 27 and that was just perfect for Wilts.

“We’re glad it’s raining right now,” he said. “It’s perfect timing.”

The moisture on the fields will help hold the anhydrous in the soil.

“I can never remember an October like this,” he said. “Weather-wise, breakdowns — very few, it went very good. We were able to keep going steady.”

Now Wilts will be “cleaning some ditches out” as well as cleaning up trees that were recently cut down.

Things are slowing down at the farm.

“Everybody got to take a little bit of a break (yesterday),” he said.

The Hoffmans New Ulm, Minn.

The manure lagoons on Don Hoffman’s farm are empty and he is happy and relieved to be done with that job. The Land spoke with Don Hoffman Hoffman on Oct. 29.

He said he was grateful for the favorable weather conditions; the whole process took almost three weeks to complete.

Hoffman began tillage on Oct. 28.

“Ground is awful hard,” he said. “We haven’t had a quarter inch (of rain) in the last month.”

Hoffman estimated that he would be done with tillage by Nov. 1.

In the dairy, winter preparation has begun. Hoffman is watching the weather and said he will “get all the doors working” for when the temperature and weather conditions warrant them to be closed. He will also be putting panels on in the barns as well as getting all the curtains up. Hoffman is optimistic that November will be pleasant.

“We’re past due for a beautiful November,” he said.

Hoffman said that everything started late, including his corn silage harvest which was three weeks late.

However, the weather made harvest go smoothly, allowing everything to “be done on schedule.”

The Hagens Lake Mills, Iowa

The end is in sight for Jim Hagen. Only 300 acres of corn stand between Hagen and the end of the 2014 harvest season. The Land Jim Hagen spoke with Hagen on Oct. 27. Hagen reported that the yield average was “very good.”

The corn harvest has “just been humming along,” he said.

“Corn is probably testing 17 percent out of the field,” Hagen said. If the weather cooperates, he expected to be done with harvest by Nov. 1.

Hagen finished combining soybeans Oct. 17. While the early frost hurt some of the beans, he said the yield was “above average.” He called them “good beans.”

Once the combine is done for the year, tillage will be in full swing for Hagen. “Lots of tillage to do,” he said.

While Hagen doesn’t till all his ground, he expects it will take two weeks to complete.

A big tiling project is underway for 120 acres of ground, tiling every 60 feet.

“We tile some every year,” said Hagen. “This is how you get the good yields.”

As the season wraps up for Hagen, he’s beginning to look beyond the farm to upcoming adventures he has planned. This includes an 18-day cruise in January down the Panama Canal and traveling to Australia in February or March with his wife to visit her daughter.

A good harvest almost complete and plenty of fun to look forward — it just doesn’t get much better. ❖

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Jared Thronson was in the thick of corn harvest, and the conditions for getting it done, and soon, were in his favor. The Land spoke with Thronson Jared Thronson on Oct. 27 as he reported that he was “about half done.”

“Today we got a pretty good chance of rain,” said Thronson. “We’ll go unless it starts raining.”

He estimated that they would be done by Oct. 29. He began combining on Oct. 25. The corn is at 19 percent moisture, he said; Thronson planned to “just put it all in the bins with fans running.”

“Pretty decent yielding crop,” he said.

Thronson isn’t doing harvest alone.

His harvest crew includes his dad, Lloyd, driving the combine, his great uncle Harlow driving the grain cart, and Thronson driving the truck. In the evening he’s been chopping the stalks in the field with his pull-behind shredder. Once corn harvest is complete it will take him another day to get all the stalks chopped down.

He plans to use the disc ripper to go over corn ground. If time allows and snow and bitter temperatures stay at bay, he said “I’ll probably chisel plow after that.”

He’s all caught up with ditching except for the corn ground; he hopes to get to that after chisel plowing.

“Had an unusually warm October and that’s what saved it (harvest),” Thronson said.

Overall he said harvest is going “really good; really happy with it.”

That’s quite a positive statement from a guy who was concerned earlier in the season that he may be combining corn in the spring. To have harvest almost complete, and a chance to get field work completed this fall, is close to ideal.

The countdown is on for Hoffman — “Got about 10 to get it done,” he said.

Deer hunting starts in two weeks and he wants to be done with field work by then.

He and some friends hunt near Searles, Minn., something he looks forward to every year. He will be heading west mid-November for deer hunting in Wyoming. Hoffman’s been going since the mid-1990s. “It’s a vacation after the rush,” he said.

Nothing’s better than enjoying a beloved hobby after wrapping up a solid harvest.

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Cover story: Finding grain storage priority No. 1

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. — On a warm October afternoon, 25-year-old Brian Engles was hauling corn, one of his favorite jobs on his family’s farm near Lake Crystal. With corn prices around $3 per bushel, storage is a No. 1 priority for the 2014 harvest.

“You’d be farming for a loss if you sold today,” said Engles.

That’s why he was moving corn from their on-farm storage site, where their corn dryer is, to a rented storage site down the road.

They were making room for the last of the corn crop.

Brian Engles “This year, you need all the storage you can get. We are storing it to capture the carry in market prices — the difference in price between now and July,” said Engles.

One strategy that helped Engles Farms this year was contracting corn and beans on the futures market.

“We had quite a bit of our crop priced last summer at a better price, but just like everyone else, we wish we had priced more,” he said. “We try to do a little bit each year to spread out the risk. You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket.”

While he is “pleasantly surprised” by this year’s harvest, he and his dad, John, have already discussed changes they will make in 2015. Like most farmers, the Engles were heavy on corn this year.

“We will even-out the rotation between corn and soybeans to 50-50,” he said.

As farmers plan for 2015, they will be making decisions on all aspects of farming: crop input, land leases, grain marketing, risk management and new farm bill programs, said Kent Thiesse, vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal.

Like many farmers, Brian Engles was looking to store as much grain as he could this fall to capture the carry in market prices.

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Cutting costs While grain prices are down, crop input costs are not. Engles plans to shop around to cut costs “Farming is a business. You have to do what’s best for your own bottom line,” he said. “My dad and I briefly talked about going conventional for the cheaper seed.”

However, the elder Engles remembers the days of conventional corn and doesn’t want to return to those days. With 40 years in farming to his son’s six,

the younger Engles values his dad’s wisdom and experience.

“We take stack corn for granted for its yield, drought tolerance and standability,” he said.

Engles said that if he starts cutting costs on all inputs and managing his overhead, it will add up and can help to make the difference between making a profit or losing money.

He doesn’t expect to make any major equipment purchases this year. In addition, tax incentives to buy new equipment were strong for about five years now, but those have disappeared, he said.

Diversified Engles Farms is a diverse operation of three businesses in one. Brian Engles manages the hog operation and shares management of the crops with his father. His mother, Donna, provides the moral support for the family business.

His brother and his wife, Jay and Ashley Engles, run the farm tiling business. After the crops are in, Engles will work in the tiling business until the ground freezes. The family bought the tiling business in 2009 to make room for the next generation to join the family operation.

Engles has been working on the farm since he was a young boy. He’s been driving tractors since 5th grade and the hopper truck since age 16. One of his first farm jobs was grinding feed, which they no longer do.

To reduce risk, the Engles are a contract producer for Wakefield Pork in Gaylord, Minn.; Wakefield provides the feed. The Engles’ hogs have not been affected by the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and while he understands he may have gotten lucky, Engles also enforces a strict bio-security policy.

“I don’t allow anyone on farm site that’s been around other hogs,” he said.

Balance sheets Engles and his dad work together on farm finances. They bank with AgStar Financial Services, meeting annually with their banker, who reviews all of the farm finances. Engles views the meetings as a learning opportunity.

“I’m all ears,” he said. “I want to know what he thinks and what I can do to make my balance sheet look better.”

Over the winter months, the Engles will complete a cash flow budget and run all their numbers through a computer software program. Then they update the cash flow budget as needed throughout the year.

The process of completing a cash flow budget, recording expenses and income and marketing crops is time-consuming. Completing the two-year agricultural production program at South Central College in North Mankato has been an advantage to Engles.

“It just made me realize you need to keep good records and know your cost of production,” he said.

To stay current on crop marketing and finances, Engles attends AgStar marketing events and conferences in the winter and early spring. He likes to catch a couple speakers every year to get different viewpoints on marketing. ❖

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Foundation plows money back into rural Minnesota

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer The Southwest Initiative Foundation, headquartered in Hutchinson, is working to make Southwest Min-

nesota’s rural communities stronger and more prosperous. SWIF is one of six independent Minnesota Initiative Foundations launched in 1986 by The McKnight Foundation.

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“The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a community foundation serving the 18 counties of Southwest Minnesota,” said Diana Anderson, interim president and CEO of SWIF. “We are one connection with unlimited possibilities so if someone has an idea for a small business; if non-profits need funding resources; if communities are interested in community philanthropy and starting an endowment, these are some of the things we do in our 18county are.”

Growth was slow in the first few years, but significant progress was gained as the organization became better known. Today, Anderson reports that SWIF has about $70,000,000 in assets.

The Keep It Growing Farmland Giving Program, which involves working with farmers to receive gifts of farmland, has been especially exciting these last few years, she said.

“We keep the farm and actually farm it for these contributors with the goal of keeping the farm in the community as a resource that contributes to the total wellness of that community,” said Anderson.

So far, 1,600 acres have been donated to the Southwest Initiative Foundation. The foundation owns 310 of these acres outright. For the remainder of the acres, the donors still receive a stream of income during their lifetime.

“So these donors are still actively involved in their farm operation, but

they receive a charitable deduction because it’s set up as a life estate gift to the foundation,” Anderson said.

Rob Saunders, certified public accountant in Bird Island and SWIF board of directors chairperson, described a 110-acre farm given by a family to the foundation as a life estate gift.

“When those owners are gone, the income will go to a community foundation where they live so it will continue to provide revenue for the community.

And that is the uniqueness of the Keep It Growing program — farms are given to the foundation, but all proceeds each year stay with that local community,” explained Saunders.

This unique program started within the 18-county territory of SWIF. Since then two other Minnesota Initiative Foundations have launched farmland giving programs. West Central Initiative based in Fergus Falls calls its program, Heart-Land, and Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation out of Owatonna calls its program, Preserve Our Heritage.

“Other states are hearing about this program. We even had a call from Los Angeles where someone wanted to do a program similar to this for one of their donors,” said Saunders.

He pointed out that most foundations that receive a gift of land sell it.

“But our intentions are to keep this See FOUNDATION, pg. 14A

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Credit crunch not imminent, but don’t overextend ers albeit some stress with livestock

By DICK HAGEN was part of this golden cycle. But liveThe Land Staff Writer stock’s financial posture is corrected.

Many farmers and livestock proAgriculture is a We’re not sensing panic out there. Yes, ducers are wondering how the crash cyclical industry there might be pockets and some indiof commodity prices will impact with risks and vidual operations in a serious credit farming operations. Mark Knisely, squeeze, but overall we see producers CEO of United Farm Credit Services, rewards inherbeing level-headed and looking long responded to this issue with assurent with the term. That’s the sensible approach to ance that credit will remain availvery nature of the credit squeeze that likely will be able, but cautioned farmers to prethe business. settling in for producers.” pare for down cycles.

About 70 percent of the portfolio of “Agriculture is a cyclical industry — Mark Knisely United Farm Credit Services is grain with risks and rewards inherent with with the other 30 percent divided the very nature of the business,” said Knisely. “Part of our mission is to counsel with our amongst the livestock protein sectors — be that hogs, beef, dairy, turkeys. The cooperative also is involved in customers, helping them prepare for these cycles.

“Keeping your balance sheet structured right so multi-lender transactions which brings additional that you are carrying decent working capital and diversity into its overall credit portfolio, noted Knisely.

Knisely was straight up on the current excitement haven’t overextended yourself is important going into this downward cycle on net farm income. But in the livestock sector. that also implies that you have the necessary risk “It’s a function of demand. Keep consumer demand management tools in place, such as crop insurance where it is and it appears livestock will stay healthy. and marketing contracts. Crop insurance isn’t the We also see this run on animal protein continuing end all, but it does provide pretty good risk management and risk mitigation.”

Knisely acknowledged that corn deliveries this fall and propane availability if corn is wet could be issues. Even with the probability of chaos in the FOUNDATION, from pg. 12A market system this fall, Knisely indicated there is farm in the community; keep a tenant on that farm plenty of lending capacity and availability of credit and keep the money flowing back into the commuin the marketplace. nity,” said Saunders.

“I don’t see that as an issue; borrowed capital will One vision of SWIF is for local farmers, both estabbe available,” he said. “We’ve come through a cycle of lished and startups, to have access to the farmland extremely good growth of net worth for grain farm- they need to keep their farms going and growing.

because grains and feed costs are likely to be lower for an extended time also,” he said.

As for the 2015-2018 farm bill, Knisely said that how producers analyze the farm bill is a tough call because of its complexity.

He explained that United Farm Credit Services has designated certain staff members to serve as experts on the farm bill; this also includes speciallytrained crop insurance experts.

“As a service gesture to our customers, we’re hosting several producer meetings where our specialists will explain some of the programs of the new farm legislation,” said Knisely. “But bottom line is still individual counseling because virtually every situation needs to be modeled separately.”

Knisely said that staff experts are still learning since many rules of this new farm bill are still being written.

“Having the process in place so our people don’t have to play catch up is our strategy as we head into this next cycle,” he said.

Mark Knisely was interviewed by The Land at Farmfest in August. ❖

SWIF: No federal funding involved Minnesota Initiative Foundations Statewide Impact in 28 years • 28,882 grants totaling $169.3 million • 4,288 loans totaling $227.6 million • $1,231,600 loan dollars leveraged • 43,058 jobs created and retained People may find it refreshing that SWIF and the other Minnesota Initiative Foundations have zero contact with Washington D.C. for any federal assistance.

“I’d hate to mess up a good thing,” said Saunders bluntly.

The McKnight Foundation, and in turn SWIF, functions on three primary beliefs. The success of one farm or business is linked to the vitality of the region. Minnesota’s small towns have the human and financial resources to meet critical needs. And decisions about resources are best made by people in the community.

Anderson cited a particular program that has generated great success: the Early Childhood Initiative.

“We have been working for 10 years with people in each local community to identify the issues and opportunities of each community. Equipping children so they will be ready to learn when they get into school so often surfaced as a primary concern.

“We try to support all families regardless their social or economic status — young parents, single parents, parents with several children. This has become a great success,” Anderson said.

Visit www.swifoundation.org to learn more. Diana Anderson was interviewed by The Land at Farmfest in August 2014. ❖

Q&A with ‘Machinery Pete’: Mid-size steel still moving auction world? monitoring international sales. I’ve Peterson: The online auctions con- been invited to come to Australia and tinue to be a bigger source of data for Ireland to view their farm machinery us. There are three or four really big sales. But we’re plenty busy here in auction houses that specialize in on- the states too. We’ve got about 35,000 line sales. Definitely the amount of people following us on our Facebook page. And it gets used. Within two equipment moving that hours after posting way keeps increasing. that $52,000 sale of We work with about a that White tractor in thousand auction comNorth Dakota I got a The livestock panies so even if it’s a feedback from a guy guys are making little auction company in the Netherlands. In some money in northern Arkansas essence he was saying that does only one sale these days and ‘what on earth are every three years, we they’re doing these guys doing with want to work with him more buying of these tractors? That even for that single same tractor here these units. auction to find out would bring maybe what things sold for. $20,000. But $52,000 — Greg Peterson The live auction, in North Dakota. however, is still the big Maybe I should export player. It’s been proven through the some tractors to the United States to centuries. That sale in North Dakota cash in on this apparently much bigtwo days ago that brought $52,000 for ger money.’ that 20-year-old tractor, that happened ■ because you had people standing there viewing the tractor and bidding With the internet, farm equipment against each other. Steffes, a great auc- certainly is an international business. tion company, knows how to leverage “The reality is that there no longer those situations and that’s why the are barriers to world sales in farm record price. equipment. The interest and potential The big auction outfits like Steffes, buyers can stem from any country, Henslen or Fahey do the live auction even Tanzania. The world is a small but have learned to also work the place these days,” said Peterson. online component so buyers in PennSeeing farm auctions up into the $4sylvania and Texas or wherever can 5 million category is fairly routine. participate. Farmers in other states The biggest farm auction he covered know these houses and have complete was in 2009 in South Dakota — a sale confidence in the presentations via the for three brothers who were rumored internet. to buy each other new tractors on Q: So just how extensive is your their birthdays. own unique business? Are you For more information visit nationwide? www.machinerypete.com or Peterson: Yes, across America and www.facebook.com/machinerypete or Canada. We’re to the point of even call (800) 361-0423. ❖

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they’re doing more buying of these units. Also older farmers appreciate how simple these older power units are. You don’t need to hook up a computer to fix it. They have the confidence to feel they can still mostly do the care and maintenance without needing the $75 per hour local tractor dealer mechanics.

Q: AGCO recently announced a 20 percent reduction in sales but a 50 percent cut in profits. Is new equipment mostly just sitting on the dealers’ lots these days?

Peterson: Somewhat yes, but new stuff is selling, just not like it was during those several golden years when net farm income was setting new records each successive year. Manufacturers are rightly concerned however about controlling production. That’s why layoffs by John Deere, Case-IH, AGCO and others. Plus many dealers now have too much of the one- to fiveyear-old equipment sitting on their lots — especially if they sit in cash grain country, too.

Q: So in view of this volatility in agriculture, are there now some good buys in farm equipment?

Peterson: I get across the country frequently and it’s encouraging to me to see younger farmers seeing these opportunities in good used equipment.

Like seeing a six-year-old combine at prices thousands of dollars less than a new rig and they’re saying ‘that’s at a price point I can play at.’ We’ll see a ton of auctions coming up now in November and December. So if you’re looking for an upgraded combine; a 24row planter or a large horsepower tractor, there’s going to be some good buys out there.

Q: How about bankers; are they loosening up their purses on farm equipment loans?

Peterson: I’ll put it this way; they’re a lot more attentive to what’s happening now. We did a conference call for ag lenders telling about a one-hour webinar we were setting up. We had almost 70 lenders sign up. Since that 2008 recession the banking industry is getting a lot of pressure and regulations out of Washington. This puts a lot of heat on lenders so they have to document their farm loans more tightly.

They tell me they’re working with their farm customers but working the ‘be prudent’ angle.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Is the commodity price crash also crashing machinery prices?

Greg Peterson — better known by most as Machinery Pete — said there is some Greg Peterson crashing of machinery prices but only at the top end with newer and bigger steel.

Peterson created www.machinerypete.com, an online equipment search with classifieds, auction results and upcoming auctions. Interviewed at the Oct. 31 Farm/City Breakfast hosted by KDUZ Radio, Hutchinson, Peterson shared the following comments in a Q&A with The Land.

Q: Has $3 corn killed machinery sales?

Peterson: If we’re looking at the one- to five-year-old large items like big combines, 24 row planters, 4WD 300 hp tractors, those prices are dropping. We’re in that 15 to 25 percent drop on that category of equipment.

But get into older equipment and values are holding real well.

Q: Why this trend?

Peterson: I think it’s because of the dollars involved. Like a two-year-old combine that retailed at $280,000 now auctions at $210,000 to $220,000.

That’s a big savings. But special items still trigger good money. Two days ago I was in North Dakota. On the list was a 20-year-old White tractor, model 6195 with 5,000 hours and really clean. That tractor brought $52,000.

That’s the most money I’ve ever seen for that model. So even though $3 corn is creating lots of negative talk, here was a 20-year-old tractor that brought record money. And certain tractors continue in high favor. On the John Deere side, tractors like the 4440 which now are 30 to 35 years old and new price would have been in $32,000 to $35,000 range; I’ve seen 18 sold on auction so far this year averaging over $20,000. So in that mid-range power, if rigs are really clean they’re still bringing good money.

Q: Who bought that $52,000 White tractor —a collector?

Peterson: No, that went to a farmer who said he’d be putting it into his power lineup right away.

Q: So who’s buying these midsize tractors?

Peterson: The livestock guys are making some money these days and

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Cattleman calls for common sense, quality beef

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Dar Giess, a grizzled cattleman from Pierz, Minn., touched the brim of his Stetson before he assessed the high price of steers and the beef cattle industry. Then he said calmly, “We just have to use caution tempered with common sense in Dar Giess the way we approach this thing.”

Giess said there is something to be learned from grain farmers.

“They had a run of good prices and got into that expansion mode of more land and more equipment,” said Giess. “But that bull run cranked up too much production and that’s why $7 corn crashed to $3 corn.

So we in the livestock business should look down the road to make certain we know where we are, know what’s likely ahead, and know what expenses are going to be before we count that money in the bank.”

Spoken like a true breeder and producer.

As president of the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association, Giess played a major role in the Minnesota Beef Expo in October at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Beneath that big Stetson, Giess is also president of the North American South Devon Association. South Devon is an English breed, well known for their maternal longevity and docility.

Here are excerpts from a Q&A session with Giess at the Beef Expo.

Q: Are we getting close to pricing ourselves out of the market?

Giess: Per capita consumption is hanging in there real good. And export market is just excellent. We’ve done a good job of providing the right information about our beef industry. There are people in many

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Giess: The numbers tell us there is now some Sure the price of beef right now is rebuilding going on. We always talk about the numhigh. But the market is working. Just bers but we don’t talk about production. Twenty years last week in Colorado I had dinner ago an average carcass was in that 750-800 pound with a rancher. He complained about his steak cost- category. Today that carcass is running 1,000 pounds. ing $30. I said, ‘You just sold your calves for $1,500. So we’ve significantly increased total tonnage into the Shut up and enjoy your steak.’ market. We’ve done a nice job of People will pay appropriately but bringing these cattle up genetiI do think we need some caution cally. Today we’re producing more about how much is too much. beef with less land and being As long as we keep more efficient in doing so. doing a good job of Q: Will the export market for U.S. beef keep growing?

Q: Are there more genetic providing safe, advances in one particular wholesome beef, Giess: There are more players breed than others? in the market every day. We see we’ll have a good people in and out of this market Giess: Yes, that is a loaded demand. I think we but the taste for U.S. beef keeps question. There are various have the best beef out winning. As long as we keep doing breeds out there doing a nice job there. We are the a good job of providing safe, wholeof formatting what they need to Cadillac of the beef some beef, we’ll have a good be. I think the industry needs to demand. I think we have the best adopt an index system so we can industry worldwide. beef out there. We are the Cadillac score these cattle more precisely. of the beef industry worldwide.

I think we need to look at cattle — Dar Giess that can eat less but grow just as Q: Brazil used to be No. 1; much. We need a scoring system what’s happened? that when we buy cattle we can know their feed effiGiess: I’d say a combination of better genetics and ciency and their rate of gain data. good nutrition. Once people sink their teeth into our Q: Here at the Beef Expo I’m seeing both red flavor of beef, they’re stuck for life. and black animals in your own lineup. Do you Q: Is grass-fed beef getting its share of market? concentrate on a particular color for your Giess: The grass-fed beef has come along quite South Devon animals? nicely. We’ve designed our cattle genetically to be Giess: Our cattle originated in the Cornwell, Engbetter marbled with less fat. So when you look at land area. They’re a breed of cattle noted for feed world markets we’ve done a good job providing a efficiency. They’re very tender on a shear force test. quality taste and still have that marbling of a grassfed animal.

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Giess: Youth program sets Minnesota Beef Expo apart GIESS, from pg. 16A In performance testing like at Midland Bull Testing, Columbus, Ohio, or Leachman Cattle of Colorado, they are the most feed-efficient. We’re still a relatively new breed so we have to get that message out. We sell more black bulls even though the South Devon is a red breed. When foreigners come to visit and see our black cows they kind of wonder about

us. We have a strong black program and they cross very well with Angus or Red Angus cows.

Q: The Beef Expo keeps growing. How important is this show to the beef industry?

Giess: Several states have Beef Expos. But we do some things here different than other states and I think our Youth Experience program definitely sets us apart. Thanks to generous breeders over the past

10 years donating heifers to give to selected youth who apply for these heifers, we’ve now given away 90 heifers.

Special thanks to the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association for their help in sponsoring this project.

Also the University Minnesota Beef Team puts on a great educational presentation I’ve been to at our Awards Banevery Beef quet. It gives a lot of young kids’ great Expo since the insight into how to beginning and get started in the it’s great fun to Minnesota cattle see this show business. growing; to see We have a Quiz the enthusiasm Bowl Contest; we of the parents have a judging conand the kids. test; we have a Showmanship contest. Our — Dar Giess Saturday sale, one of the best in the Upper Midwest, which is when several prospect calves are sold for kids going into 4-H beef business. I’ve been to every Beef Expo since the beginning and it’s great fun to see this show growing; to see the enthusiasm of the parents and the kids. And to see the tremendous dedication of the many volunteers that make this show work so great.

■ Assisting at the Beef Expo was Giess’s wife, Lynn Giess, who is the communications director for the North American South Devon Association. Daughter Leah Giess, a high school senior, is used to helping her dad at this show and others.

Son Lane Giess, a senior at Kansas State University, helps coach the Lynn Giess KSU meats judging team. And at this 2014 Beef Expo, the Giess family donated a purebred South Devon heifer for the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program.

Commenting on today’s cattle prices, Giess suggested that the 90 heifers which have been donated by individual producers since the start of the Minnesota Youth Beef Expe- Leah Giess rience Program would total about $250,000 of value.

“Figure in the combined income that these heifers have produced over the past 10 years and you’re likely looking at over $1 million,” said Giess.

“That’s a big number for our producers statewide to donate these heifers for the betterment of our entire beef industry. My congratulations to all the people, especially Mark and Claudine Goodrich, who really were the organizers of this youth program and continue to donate heifers from their own cattle operation. Those are the people who really do make dreams come true.” ❖

Expo youth contest offers hands-on experience being a primary responsibility of our teaching,” said Luther. “We try to incorporate technology as best we can into all of our courses, plus we rely on some industry help. We invite industry reps to come on campus and do a show and tell presentation on what’s new.”

For more information, on the UWRiver Falls College of Agriculture, contact Luther at (715) 425-3704 or email justin.luther-l@uwrf.edu. ❖

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“I’d like to be a cowLuther said one of five calf beef producer, too, students is currently but land is pretty enrolled is in the Colexpensive. And it’s lege of Agriculture, mostly corn and soywith 1 in 10 of those beans in our area so students majoring in finding pasture land animal science. isn’t so easy. So I’ll He credits his stuwork to build up some Megan Chicos Justin Luther dents with being inequity and then step with agricultural maybe I can venture into the beef busi- technology. ness,” said Chicos, who is from a farm “We professors look upon this as near Albert Lea, Minn.

When Chicos graduates next spring, she plans to become a loan officer.

The youth get in lots of judging including two heifer-calf classes, four yearling heifer classes and a market steer class.

Justin Luther, associate professor in the animal science department at the River Falls campus, accompanied this group of students and said the Block & Bridle Club has participated in the Youth Judging competition for about 10 years.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer The Minnesota Beef Expo Youth Judging Contest in the spacious Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is just about getting squeezed for space. Sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau, over 150 students competed in the Oct. 17 event.

The Block & Bridle Club at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, bussed 28 students in for this judging contest.

Add another dozen display vendors around the outer perimeter of the arena and you have a crowded but fun event.

Megan Chicos, a senior majoring in animal science and ag business at UWRiver Falls has been judged the last two years at the Beef Expo.

“I really enjoy this show,” Chicos said. “You meet lots of people; you learn more about the beef business and I like the competitive atmosphere of the actual judging. It’s a real handson experience.”

She did quite well, too, scoring 276 points out of a 305-point total.

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Beef Expo grew in producers, attendance in ’14

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer A combination of record cattle prices, an expanding youth agenda, interest in rebuilding the cattle industry, and crashing commodity prices may have created the perfect storm for record attendance at the 2014 Minnesota Beef Mark Goodrich Expo.

“This is the best event and the biggest show we’ve had to date,” said Mark Goodrich, Expo executive board member.

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Goodrich indicated record numbers in all areas of this Oct. 16-19 event staged in the Warner Coliseum and adjacent cattle facility at the Minnesota Sate Fairgrounds. Goodrich said the event is now “pushing the seams of all of our facilities.”

“We like that challenge,” he said, “and will evaluate what to do as we look forward into the future. I think we can create more space to find additional room for involvement of producers, breeders, youth, vendors and the general public.”

Though it’s called the Minnesota Beef Expo, about 15 percent of producers come from outstate, particularly Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota.

With final numbers not yet available, Goodrich suggested close to 850 animals at this year’s Expo with producer numbers in the 500 to 600 range. He estimated an attendance of 1,200 on Oct. 17, and

We like that challenge and will evaluate what to do as we look forward into the future. I think we can create more space to find additional room for involvement of producers, breeders, youth, vendors and the general public.

— Mark Goodrich

predicted 3,000 to 4,000 for the Saturday event. Sunday’s Junior Show boasted 17 categories.

Goodrich saluted cattle producers across the upper Midwest for their support of the Minnesota Beef Expo.

“Many don’t realize just how big a player Minnesota has become in the U.S. beef industry,” he said.

He credits the Minnesota Beef Expo as being a gathering spot for the “movers and shakers” of the beef industry and a great opportunity for the youth to “get their feet wet” in the showing side of the beef business. He said the Expo is a complementary

union for youth participating in the State Fair and activities in the beef industry.

Mary Moenning

Youth experience An impressive 710 head were sorted in Sunday’s junior show by judges Brian McCullough and Lydell Meier.

Supreme Champion Heifer honors went to Kjersta Lind, Rushford, Minn., with her Red Angus Female, TLC Alaynah 329. Jared Radcliffe, Weston, Wis., won the Reserve Supreme Champion female honors with his Angus heifer, S&R Proven Queen J329.

Tarik Goken, Dysart, Iowa, and Alexis Ostrom, Brookings, S.D., had the Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef, respectively. Shelby Hartwig, Albany, Wis., exhibited the Supreme Champion Prospect Calf. Dan Eslick, Dayton, Iowa, showed the Reserve Supreme Prospect Calf.

A special highlight of the Beef Expo is the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program. The 2014 MYBEP Achievement Award plaque, sponsored by the Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement Association, was presented to Mary Moenning of Hayfield, Minn.

Moenning received an embroidered duffle bag from Sanctified Designs and a $750 scholarship sponsored by the Minnesota Farmers Union and the Minnesota Farmers Union Agency. ❖

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Heebink, helping us. We decided that one way to show our appreciation would be to give him a heifer because he loved cattle.

We gave him one of our Angus heifers. We saw how excited he was about now having his own heifer,” said Goodrich.

She also mentioned that her husband, Mark, worked at Kelly Farms near Scandia, Minn., as a young boy.

“Mark thoroughly enjoyed that youth experience and learned so much from his mentor at Kelly Farms,” she said. “That mentorship meant so much to him and we could see the same impact when we

gave our heifer to Peter. So that got us thinking, why can’t we duplicate this experience through the Beef Expo?

“Cattle people love to give back.And our State Board at that time was so receptive of the idea so here we are today. There aren’t as many young people involved in the cattle industry anymore because its tough work, it’s expensive, and you need the right mentoring program.”

Goodrich said Heebink is now married, has a lovely wife, two beautiful children and equally important, 20 head of cattle.

In 2004, the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program’s first year, four heifers were given away.

“And every year since then we’ve had kind, generous cattle people who offer animals to give away for our

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Created in 2004, the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program is a unique and exciting segment of the annual Minnesota Beef Expo. Ten young students at the 2014 Expo went home with heifers proudly taking ownership of these individual animals donated by cattle producers.

“One of the main goals of the Minnesota Beef Expo, which began in 2000, was to identify original ideas to inspire young people to become involved in the cattle industry,” said Claudine Goodrich, who with husband Mark, have been key facilitators of this program since its inception. “Those Minnesota Beef Expo board members realized each had an important mentor while they were growing up who helped guide them in the right direction.

“Therefore these board members wanted to generate a program that not only provided a heifer to a young person but also encourage that young person to connect with a knowledgeable cattle person. To date more than 60 donors and recipients have been united. This program effectively helps young people fulfill their dreams to become beef operators and helps advance their goals to someday become part of this great industry.”

That pride and potential partially stemmed from experiences of the Goodrich expanding beef operation on their Emerald, Wis., Angus and Red Angus beef farm.

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Goodrich: Beef folks ‘tremendously generous’ YOUTH, from pg. 21A MYBEP,” said Goodrich.

“With eight new recipients this year we’ve now reached 90 heifers. My goal for next year is 10 more to reach that 100 mark and I’m sure we can.”

Dylan Smith Derek Stehr Katie Moller Jacelyn Tebay Shianne Teas So what are the criteria “This was a tremendous honor to win this heifer to apply for a MYBEP heifer? and now start building a beef business on my own,” • 12-16 years of age as of Sept. 8, 2014. he said.

• A member in good standing of 4-H, FFA or breed Heifer winners and donors for 2014 were: association.

• Angus — Derek Stehr, Zumbrota, Minn., received • Must demonstrate a commitment to agriculture. an Angus heifer sponsored by Gregg and Nancy • Must have clearly defined future goals.

Johnson and Neil and Katie Johnson, Dandy Acres • Must establish financial need.

Angus, Pipestone, Minn., of the Minnesota Angus • Must show an ability to raise the animal in a Association. proper setting.

• Charolais — Katie Moller, Princeton, Minn., Each recipient is responsible for raising, breeding sponsored by Duane and Sue Kuester, White Ember and maintaining complete records on their animal. Charolais, Menomonie, Wis., of the Minnesota/WisAlso each provides monthly reports to the ‘donor’ of consin Charolais Association. their heifer and the Minnesota Beef Expo staff.

• Commercial — Jacelyn Tebay, Hayfield, Minn., Dylan Smith, rural Benson, was a 2013 recipient. sponsored by Goilhl Farms of Lake City; JT Weber His Angus heifer named Misty was bred May 27. Family Show Cattle, Lake Benton, Minn.; Netzke She was bred to an Angus sire out of Select Sires Brothers, Lamberton; Pesek Cattle of Taunton, provided to him as part of being an EXPO heifer Minn.; Hartwig Cattle of Albany, Minn.; Crow Wing winner.

Feeders of Pillager, Minn.; G and J Cattle Company “She stuck on the first straw so I’ve got my second of Balaton, Minn.; BS Cattle-Bill and Scott Crawford straw for her next breeding,” said Smith. Misty is of Pipestone, Minn.; and Schoenfeld Stock Farm of due Feb. 28. He and his sister are 4-H members. Lakeville, Minn. Keith Schoenfeld, Lakeville, Minn., He’s a 9th grader but thinking college already with will serve as the mentor. a possible farm management curriculum choice and • Hereford — Shianne Teas, Aitkin, Minn., sponhe’s pleased about his MYBEP experience. sored by Jim, Jeri, Jody and Jamie Hanson, J & J

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• Limousin — Jordan Hoover, Dundas, Minn., sponsored by Kevin, Theresa, Laura and Rachel Bachmeier, Bachmeier Livestock, Apple Valley, Minn., of the Minnesota Limousin Association.

• Shorthorn — Miranda Steinfadt, Hayfield, Minn., sponsored by Rachel Paskewitz Jim, Pam, Brianna and Caleb Dressen, Dressen Family Shorthorns, Ellsworth, Wis., of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association.

• South Devon — Abby Penzenstadler, Chisago City, Minn., received the South Devon heifer sponsored by the Northern States South Devon Association.

• MYBEP Seminar heifer — Rachel Paskewitz, Browerville, Minn., received the MYBEP Seminar heifer sponsored by Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association and the Minnesota Corn Grower’s Association.

The Seminar heifer is a chance drawing as part of the MYBEP Seminar hosted by the University of Minnesota agricultural staff. This rewording workshop covers topics like nutrition, cattle breeding, handling, financial needs, transportation and breed profiles. Both industry and professionals plus leading cattlemen do the presentations.

Winner of the 2013 Seminar heifer, which she named Ruby, was Mary Moenning. In her progress report she indicated, “Throughout this experience I loved talking to about my heifer and all that I have learned. Ruby helped open doors for me. I’ve had the chance to meet and talk with beef industry leaders.

I’ve grown in knowledge and show experience. I am so thankful for this opportunity and how it helped me grow as a future livestock producer.”

Summed up Goodrich, “Until this year heifers were in that $400 to $500 category. Now they are between $2,500 to $3,000. What these good donors are giving away is not just the dollar value but it’s the genetics; the fact that these are registered animals and breeders spend hours and days of their lives studying genetics and matching, mating, figuring out how to get the best animal possible. So this each year shows the tremendous generosity of our beef industry people.”

Industry support included: • Land O’Lakes Purina Feed provides 200 pounds of Show Chow to each winner.

• Ardis Company provides clippers for each winner.

• Minnesota Select Sires provides two straws of semen for each winner.

For more information contact the Minnesota Beef Expo at (651) 643-6476 or visit www.mnbeefexpo.com. ❖

MPP signup extended; Industry pushes for world trade small but vocal minority of critics attack dairy farmers and paint a twisted and false image of the care we The new Margin Proprovide our animals.” tection Program is Mulhern noted that conscientious going to be more flexanimal care is not just morally and ible, more fair and ethically right but also good business, more functional than since healthy cows produce more milk. the old MILC program.

“It’s also clear in this age of social media and the internet that we’re past — Randy Mooney the point where we can ask people just to take our word that we are providing proper care,” Mulhern said.

■ dairy industry “to turn them from a liability to an opportunity.” As examples In a special teleconference Wednesof this, Mulhern and Mooney cited day, Dairy Management Incorporated NMPF’s work with the White House announced a new initiative to revitaland federal agencies to encourage ize U.S. fluid milk sales. DMI Chief methane gas generation from dairy Executive Officer Tom Gallagher farm waste, and efforts to recover and stated that the effort comes after a market valuable nutrients from livetwo year journey commissioned by stock manure. dairy producers to reverse a 40-year decline in fluid sales, admitting to a Finally, concerning animal care, Mooney said it’s frustrating to hear “a See MIELKE, pg. 24A

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This column was written Regardless of who controls for the marketing week endCongress after the election, ing Oct. 31. the two leaders said NMPF would continue pushing for U.S. dairy producers and reform because it is crucial their cooperative leaders for dairy farmers. “This met this week in Grapevine, issue must be resolved,” said Texas for the joint annual Mulhern. meeting of the National Milk Producers Federation, On exports, Mooney and the National Dairy PromoMulhern said the U.S. dairy MIELKE MARKET tion and Research Board, industry is intent on being a WEEKLY and United Dairy Industry major player in world marBy Lee Mielke Association. kets from here on out.

“World trade in dairy is With a major reform of the federal today’s reality and tomorrow’s opportudairy safety net now complete, NMPF nity,” said Mooney. leadership pledged to step up efforts on other key issues, including the fight for Mulhern said dairy farmers have a immigration reform and opening more lot riding on trade negotiations now foreign markets to U.S. dairy products. under way involving both Europe and Asia.

Speaking at the two-day meeting, Board Chairman Randy Mooney and “Japan is a huge potential opportuPresident and CEO Jim Mulhern nity,” Mulhern said. “We could export a stressed the need to address environlot more dairy products if the U.S. govmental issues and concerns over the ernment can achieve a breakthrough in treatment of animals on dairy farms. negotiations and bring back a trade “The new Margin Protection Program agreement providing meaningful increased market access there.” is going to be more flexible, more fair and more functional than the old MILC He added that “entrenched domestic program,” said Mooney, a dairy farmer dairy interests” in Japan and Europe from Rogersville, Mo. don’t want more competition from the United States. “The European defense “I want, most of all, to remind farmers to take action and enroll their oper- strategy includes an outrageous focus on bastardizing the concept Geographic ation in the Margin Protection ProIndicators in an attempt to claw back, gram,” added Mulhern, who took over for their own protectionist use, the as NMPF president 10 months ago. names of many common foods. These “Even if you only want the barebones foods include many cheeses that we’ve catastrophic coverage for next year, it been making for decades.” will only cost you $100.”

Both leaders praised the role of CoopGuest speaker U.S. Department of eratives Working Together. Mooney Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told attendees that the USDA is extending said “The rise in exports in the past by one week the deadline for farmers to decade is due to a number of factors, but a big one is that we have, in our enroll in the MPP. The previous deadline, Nov. 28, will be moved back to Fri- Cooperatives Working Together program, a very effective tool to help seal day, Dec. 5, to ensure that dairy prothe deal in markets where we are comducers have time after the peting with products from other counThanksgiving weekend to sign up.

NMPF had asked USDA to consider an tries.” extension, because Nov. 28 is “Black Mooney reported that CWT helped Friday.” Mooney and Mulhern also said find markets for 86 million pounds of NMPF would continue working with cheese, 51 million pounds of butter and USDA to “smooth the implementation 37 million pounds of whole milk power of the MPP.” in 43 counties.

On immigration, Mulhern said conSpeaking of CWT, 13 requests for gressional inaction this year would not export assistance were granted this keep NMPF from pressing the fight for week to sell 5.735 million pounds of reform in 2015. He said, “Our industry Cheddar cheese, 1,984 million pounds and our members must continue to of butter (82 percent milkfat) and beat the drum in Washington, and, 46,297 pounds of whole milk powder to more importantly, in states and concustomers in Asia, the Middle East and gressional districts across the nation, North Africa. The product will be delivthat immigration reform must be dealt ered through April 2015. with, and finally resolved, in the comTurning to environmental issues, ing year.”

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Companies invest millions in effort to boost milk sales MIELKE, from pg. 23A “fair amount of activity but no real results.” He blamed the lack of innovation, product and packaging, and lack of brand marketing to name a few and pointed to the great potential in China.

Over 50 companies were interviewed, Gallagher, and several were very interested in trying to “tap into what is an enormous potential in the fluid business.” Seven were chosen.

The seven are Darigold Northwest, Kroger, Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Shamrock Farms, Southeast Milk Incorporated, Dairy farmers of America, and a joint venture called “Fair Life” high protein milk between Select Cooperative and Coke. The companies have committed in excess of $500 million to the project over the next few years, according to Gallagher, and the Checkoff will contribute about $30 million.

Arizona dairy producer and DMI Chairman Paul Rovey said dairy producers are excited about the project to revitalize fluid sales, stating that “We didn’t lose all these fluid sales in a day and we won’t get them back all in a day.” He adds that, like previous partnerships, the private companies will “carry the majority of the load” but, hopefully will inspire other companies to follow.

Gallagher and Rovey emphasized that companies like Coke or Pepsi wouldn’t be investing like they are if they did not believe in the growth potential for beverage milk which will target the “imitation beverages” and ethnic markets. They pointed out that the project seeks to bring in new and/or bring back former milk drinkers and that these companies are “eager to get into the fluid milk business with the theme of health and nutrition.”

■ Checking the cash markets, the block Cheddar,

We didn’t lose all these fluid sales in a day and we won’t get them back all in a day.

— Paul Rovey after dropping 4 cents Oct. 28, regained the ground and closed Oct. 31 at $2.14 per pound, unchanged on the week, but 23.75 cents above a year ago. The barrels reversed five weeks of decline and closed at $2.11, up 18.75 cents on the week, 24 cents above a year ago, and restored a typical 3 cent spread. Six cars of block and no barrel traded hands on the week. The lagging National Dairy Product Survey Report-surveyed U.S. average block price fell 3.9 cents, to $2.2243 per pound. The barrels averaged $2.1701, down 4.5 cents.

Orders for cheese leading into the holiday season are increasing but more ordering is still anticipated, according to Dairy Market News. Midwest milk production is generally strong, resulting in good milk availability for cheese vats. Some manufacturers expect production to increase further in the weeks leading toward Thanksgiving. Blocks are in balance in much of the Midwest, with barrels slightly tighter.

Foreign cheese is increasingly competing with domestic production on a price basis. World dairy product prices lower than U.S. prices, coupled with a strengthening dollar, make imported cheese more competitive in the United States. It is said that "lots of cheese" is now on boats heading toward the United States.

■ Cash butter, on Oct. 28, dipped to the lowest level since Feb. 19, 2014 but rallied Oct. 29 and 30 and closed Oct. 31 at $1.89, up 8 cents on the week, 35.75 cents above a year ago, and reversed five weeks of

decline. The cash price is down $1.17 from its recent record high. Twenty cars were sold this week in the cash market. NDPSR butter averaged $2.1995, plunging 49.9 cents.

Butter production in the Central region is rising as suppliers fill orders mainly for the upcoming holidays, according to Dairy Market News. Ample milk and cream have also contributed to higher production, with much of it focused on 80 percent unsalted butter.

Given the current price volatility and overall softening undertone, manufacturers are reluctant to build stocks. However, some note that supplies are growing incrementally. International demand remains light due to price differentials between U.S. and global markets. Imports continue to come to the United States.

■ Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.2425, down a quarter-cent on the week and the lowest since July 11, 2012. NDPSR powder averaged $1.4915, down two cents, and whey averaged 63.92 cents per pound, down 1.3 cents.

The Ag Department’s National Milk Cost of Production report, shows September total costs were up from August but still well below a year ago.

Total feed costs averaged $13.91 per hundredweight, up 32 cents from revised August estimates, 11 cents above July, but $2.15 below September 2013. Purchased feed costs, at $7.50/cwt., were up 32 cents from August, up 35 cents from July, but $2.11 below September 2013.

Total costs, including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc., at $26.21/cwt., were up 83 cents from August, up 73 cents from July, but $1.97 below a year ago. Feed costs made up 53.1 percent of total costs, compared to 52.6 percent the month before and 57 percent a year ago.

Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. ❖

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Any producer, age 18 or older, who is a resident of the state and has paid all assessments due may be considered as a delegate candidate and/or participate in the election. All eligible producers are encouraged to bring with them a sales receipt proving that hogs were sold in their name and the checkoff deducted. For more information, contact the Minnesota Pork Board, 151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810, Mankato, Minnesota, telephone (507)-345-8814.

Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

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The following market analysis is for the week ending Oct. 31.

CORN — You would never guess by recent price action that we’re in the middle of harvesting both a record corn and record soybean crop. Fund buying, short covering, and spillover support from the soybean and meal pits have pushed December corn from its Oct. 1 low of $3.18 1⁄4 to this week’s high of $3.81 per bushel, a jump of 62 3⁄4 cents per bushel or nearly 20 percent higher.

Mother Nature also had a hand in the strength with intermittent harvest interrupted by rain delays which allowed for corn to be condiNYSTROM tioned and stored. This year’s crop PHYLLIS CHS Hedging Inc. has also dried down nicely in the St. Paul field, saving on drying costs. Harvest this year just hasn’t had the urgency that we’ve seen in years of big crops.

Growers did begin to reward the market with new sales on the rally this week, including pricing of 2015 new crop bushels. Last week we touched on the similarity of the price pattern to 2011. In that year, prices leveled off in November before declining to “harvest” lows in December.

Ethanol producer margins are good enough that ethanol production was up from 896,000 barrels per day to 937,000 barrels per day, while stocks fell from 17.9 million barrels to 17.0 million barrels. Export sales this week were the poorest thus far in the marketing year at 19.3 million bushels. Total commitments for the year are falling further behind last year, down eight percent versus last year, but this is

Volatility is still alive and well in the livestock markets as we move into the month of November. The erratic movement and the large swings in price on a weekly basis seem to be the norm these days.

As for the cattle market it would appear that the market is at another crossroads in regards to moving higher or in for a setback. One week the price paid by the packer is into new high ground and the next week the prices paid are lower. This reflects some inconsistency in demand for beef at these higher levels by the consumer. Each time the beef cutout reaches over the $250.00 per hundredweight level, JOE TEALE the demand for beef product Broker retreats. This despite the fact that Great Plains Commodity cattle numbers are tight at the Afton, Minn. present time.

With hog, chicken and turkey numbers increasing at the present, the competition is more pronounced at the retail level. The question then will be whether the consumer of beef will switch to cheaper protein sources or stick with the more expensive beef. This dilemma will be settled at the meat counter by the consumer in the weeks ahead.

There will continue to be reluctance by the packer to pay the higher price for live inventory when they are currently in the red on their profit margins. All of these factors will continue to keep the cattle market very unsettled and price discovery will be very erratic as packers fill their needs. The cash and futures markets could very well reflect this uncertainty by moving very independent of each other in the weeks ahead. Producers should continue to mon-

With a lot of hard work, a little luck and some cooperation from Mother Nature most producers are wrapping up the 2014 crop season.

As the season progressed, it’s natural to look at what worked well in 2014 and what might need some improvement in the future.

Even though 2014 and 2015 margins may be at historically low levels, you may be able to tackle some challenges and gain efficiency in some areas that don’t require a large capital investment. Look for small “wins” for your farm in some areas that often get overlooked. This will add up to a great return on GLENN WACHTLER investment this fall.

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Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.

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Rail situation has been going downhill for a while NYSTROM, from pg. 25A in-line with the nine percent decline predicted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last week we were only four percent behind last year’s pace. The recent rally has priced us out of the world marketplace.

OUTLOOK: From a technical or chart standpoint, December corn closed above its 100-day moving average for the first time since May. Basis levels have held together well with limited hedge pressure from the country. We should have about 30 percent of the corn crop to harvest in the coming weeks.

Normally we would expect to see spot sales rise as the last of the bushels look for a home. December corn was 23 3⁄4 cents higher for the week, closing at $3.76 3⁄4 per bushel. It gained 56 cents for the month and has rallied 62 3⁄4 cents from the Oct. 1 harvest low to this week’s high at $3.81 per bushel.

The next USDA report will be released Nov. 10. New daily trading limits take effect in November. The new limits are: corn 25 cents, soybeans 70 cents, meal 25 cents, oil 25 points, Chicago wheat 35 cents, Kansas City wheat 40 cents, and oats 25 cents.

SOYBEANS — Wow, that’s an impressive market. Heavy fund buying in beans and meal, in tandem with a tight cash soymeal market, extended gains again this week which left many dazed by the magnitude of the rally. Open interest in soybeans has declined as prices have risen, indicating short covering. Meal logistics in the East have been cited as a leading factor in the scramble to move meal to the livestock area.

Exporters have also had to struggle to cover record commitments. Coming off tight old crop stocks, growers have been very tight holders of new crop bushels. Intermittent harvest delays have given everyone time to squirrel away bushels. The

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tug of war between exporters and domestic users isn’t a conflict that will be solved anytime soon.

This may be a factor to limit significant setbacks.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised meal margins late in the week, prompting some selling, as did profit taking ahead of the weekend. The nudge lower from the increased margin requirements and disappointing meal export sales report late in the week did prompt some fund selling/profit taking.

Addressing poor rail performance, this situation won’t fix itself overnight; it’s been going downhill for over a year. Long turnaround times, a deficit of crews and power, and transit bottlenecks (think Chicago) have created a monster headache. There is no easy or quick solution. It pencils to bring feed wheat from Europe and meal from South America into the southeast market. However, the time lag doesn’t solve the immediate tightness. How far this rally can run will likely be determined by the meal market. When it rolls over, the move could be sharp and extreme.

Weekly export sales were within pre-report estimates at 48.7 million bushels. China was by far the largest buyer accounting for over 79 percent of the weekly sales. Total sales commitments for the year are running 6 percent ahead of last year compared to the USDA’s projection that sales will be up 3 1⁄2 percent this year. If there is any delay to South America’s harvest, the export line would be expected to grow. It is too early to bank on that assumption, but Brazil’s harvest progress will be monitored for signs of anticipated delays. As of the end of October, Brazil’s bean planting was pegged at 22 percent compared to an average of 37 percent complete. Meal export sales were below the lowest estimate at 147.8 thousand metric tons and the second lowest of the last nine weeks. Total meal sales are 37 percent

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TEALE, from pg. 25A itor the cattle market and protect inventories as needed.

The hog market, on the other hand, has not been as erratic as the cattle since prices have been on a consistent decline for several weeks. As numbers have increased, the packer has had ample supplies to fill the production needs of the retail buyers. This has brought about a significant drop in cash hog prices over the past few months. At the same time, the pork cutouts have experienced a large price decline as inventories of product increased.

Because of the disparity between beef and pork prices, the consumer may begin to lean more toward the pork product because of this price difference. It appears that the retailers are featuring more pork than beef because of this price differential. If this switch away from beef to more pork becomes a reality at the retail level, this could help stabilize the decline in hog prices in the weeks ahead. The futures market has anticipated this by the discounts that are reflected in the deferred contracts.

Producers should continue to monitor market conditions and protect inventories as warranted. ❖

ahead of last year, but two weeks ago we were 50 percent ahead of last year.

Brazil re-elected President Rousseff last week raising concern that further inflation could force growers there to hold commodities off the market as a currency hedge. Recent rains across Brazil have been welcome, but have also pushed planting 10-15 percent behind normal. As planting is pushed back, resulting harvest delays could push U.S. exports higher. In that same vein, crush numbers may end up being too optimistic based on current conditions.

OUTLOOK: Basis were mixed this week depending on locale. It’s obvious that basis levels have not gotten as low as feared with growers holding onto ownership. January soybeans were 66 cents higher this week at $10.49 1⁄4 per bushel. For the month, January soybeans were up an impressive $1.28 and up $1.47 from the Oct. 1 low to this week’s high at $10.59 1⁄4 per bushel. December meal jumped $38.80 per ton higher for the week to settle at $389.00 per ton. This contract has surged $113.40 per higher from the Oct. 1 low to this week’s $408.50 per ton peak. Watch the meal market for direction, but the overall tight meal situation will be with us for a few more months. Keep in mind that even bull markets will have setbacks. As harvest winds down, additional growers sales may pick up and provide some pressure. Another negative influence could come from improving South American conditions. Monitor USDA reports for any resolution of the meal demand through cancellations.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week ended Oct. 31: Chicago December wheat rallied 14 3⁄4 cents, Minneapolis wheat gained 7 1⁄4 cents per bushel and Kansas City was unchanged. December crude oil fell 47 cents to $80.54 per barrel, ultra-lowsulfur diesel was 4 1⁄2 cents higher, reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending managed a 1⁄2 cent increase and natural gas improved 17 3⁄4 cents. ❖

Those small ‘wins’ can gain a lot WACHTLER, from pg. 25A Are your crop budgets and marketing plans transparent, actionable and accessible? Your budget should wrap up your cost of production for 2014 and get a start on 2015’s income and expenses. Your marketing plan should be easy to communicate to a business partner, spouse, family member or banker. The best marketing plans have triggers for action with target prices and dates. The budget and the marketing plan should be easily accessible to you and the important partners in your business. This can be a very inexpensive “win” for your farm without a large investment.

Is your farm accounting system adding value to your operation? Your investment in the accounting tools and services for your farm can improve almost every aspect of your operation if it is used effectively.

Keeping tax records is only a small part of what can be done with effective accounting. Look for these small “wins” with your accounting and services:

• Calculate your financial ratios and benchmark them with other operations.

• Find out if your investment in equipment or land costs are scaled to fit your operation.

• Determine the appropriate tax planning strategies • Compare your budget to actual results • Calculate the real cost of your family living Some of these low cost “wins” for your farm may have the highest return on investment. Be realistic on what you can afford to invest in your business with the low returns from crop production, and start with small “wins” to gain a lot.

AgStar Financial Services is a cooperative owned by client stockholders. As part of the Farm Credit System, AgStar has served 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with a wide range of financial products and services for more than 95 years. ❖

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Following are some suggested ways to arrive at a The strength in corn and soybean comnative for Landlords that want to conmodity prices in the past few years, prior tinue to work with long-standing farm base rent for a flexible lease. to 2014, and the resulting increases in operators, without setting cash rental • Most land grant universities, and some farm gross crop income per acre, has caused rates too high to keep the current tenants. management associations, publish annual average many landlords to significantly increase Base rent determination land rental rates on a yearly basis. One possibility cash rental rates in recent years. Many One of the biggest challenges with flexi- may be to take the average of the three most recent crop producers are now facing the ble cash rental leases is determining the years for a county or area as a base rent; however, prospects of much lower crop prices for base rent per acre, which in most some of these average rental rates may be a bit the next few years, and fear that the gross instances to determine minimum rental high, given the projected lower corn and soybean income per acre in coming years may not rate for the year on a land parcel. The prices for 2015. be high enough to justify the higher cash FARM PROGRAMS base rate should be adjusted upward or • Many universities and farm management rental rates that are currently being downward annually, depending on

By Kent Thiesse groups also publish crop budget projections for the charged. changes in crop price expectations, avercoming year, which could also be used as a resource age crop yields, or the projected breakIn addition, crop input costs for seed, for arriving at an equitable base rental rate. A base evens for crop production for the coming year. The fertilizer, chemicals, fuel, and crop drying are not rental rate needs to be able to work for a crop probest way to establish the base rental rate is to have a projected to decline much in 2015, as compared to duction cash flow projection for the farm operator, the 2014 crop year. An alternative to the straight-out rental rate per acre that is agreeable to both the See PROGRAMS, pg. 28A landlord and farm operator. cash rental rates that may be difficult to cash flow for 2015 and beyond, may be for producers and landlords to consider a flexible cash lease rental agreement, which allows the final cash rental rate to vary ROMPT ROFESSIONAL ERVICE as market prices and/or crop yields vary, or as gross A N D R E PA I R O F A L L Y O U R G r a i n H a n d l i n g E q u i p m e n t revenue per acre exceeds established targets. The use of a flexible cash rental lease is potentially fairer 24-hr.

24-hr. to both the landlord and the farm operator, dependEmergency Emergency Service! ing on the situation, and how the flexible lease is set up.

A true flexible cash lease allows for the landlord to receive additional land rental payments above a base land rental rate, if the actual crop yields and market prices, or the gross revenue per acre, exceed established base figures. A true A flexible lease flexible cash lease makes it easier would also allow for for producers to the base rent to be utilize risk adjusted downward, if management the actual crop yields and prices, or revenue tools such as per acre, fall below crop revenue the established base insurance polifigures. However, cies and formany flexible leases ward pricing of have been modified in recent years, and only grain. flex upward with added rental payment to the landlords, if the base crop yield and/or prices, or revenue per acre, are exceeded. The modified base rent plus a bonus approach is acceptable if the base cash rental rates are kept within a reasonable range.

Flexible leases also work well for newer or younger farm operators that may not be able to afford the higher cash rental rates for farm land. A flexible lease makes it easier for producers to utilize risk management tools such as crop revenue insurance policies and forward pricing of grain. Most ag lenders are quite supportive of the use of flexible leases by farm operators in order to reduce financial risk in a farming operation. A flexible lease, with a fair base rental rate, allows landlords the security of a solid base rental rate, while having the opportunity to share in added profits when crop prices and/or yields exceed expectations. Flexible leases are a nice alter-

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APH yield can help you determine base rental rate PROGRAMS, from pg. 27A and as they secure farm operating credit from their ag lender.

• Another way to determine a base rental rate could be to take a flat percentage of the crop insurance actual production history yield on a farm times the expected harvest price, prior to the growing season (around March 1). The expected harvest price could be the expected crop insurance harvest price, which is announced on March 1 each year, and is the average February price for December corn futures and November soybean futures. Another alternative is to use the local grain elevator or processing plant price on or around March 1. The key is that whatever price source is used to set the base rent, is also used to determine the final rental rate, and that both the farm operator and landlord agree to the grain price source.

The normal percentage used to determine the base rental rate would be approximately 30 percent of the APH for corn, and 40 percent of the APH for soybeans. Since the rotation

Actual production history base rent example Corn APH = 180 bu./acre Soybean APH = 45 bu./acre March 1 crop insurance harvest price estimates: Corn = $4.00/bu.; Soybeans = $10.00/bu.

(Assumption is 50 percent of each crop.)

Base Rent Corn 190 bu./acre x 0.30 x $4.00/bu. x 0.50 = $114.00/acre Soybeans 52 bu./acre x 0.40 x $10.00/bu. x 0.50 = $104.00/acre Base Rent = $218.00/acre

Notes: The crop insurance prices used in this example are estimates and final prices will not be determined until March 1, 2015. APH yields are adjusted annually, and there is a wide variation in APH yields from farm-to-farm. The standard APH yield should be used, which reflected actual crop production history on a farm, and not the newer tend-adjusted APH yield that is used for certain crop insurance products. and crops planted each year change, it is probably fairest to just do a 50/50 split on the calculated rent for corn and soybeans, if both crops are typically raised over a period of years. However, if a farm typically raises almost all corn each year, adjustments might be

needed. Adjustments also need to be made for other crops, such as small grains, canning crops, sugar beets, etc.

See the APH example above.

Many flexible leases also contain a maximum (and possibly a minimum)

cash rent per acre, as well as the method that will be used to determine the flexible rent payments. Typically maximum annual rental rates in a flexible lease arrangement are set at $50$125 above the base rental rate.

Setting base yields, prices, revenues, and expenses for flexible leases Many flexible cash leases require a base yield of some type. The easiest method to get a base yield is to use the crop insurance APH yield described earlier, which is updated annually.

Another alternative to determine a base yield for a crop could be using the producer’s actual verified annual production on a farm, which is averaged over a period of years. Actual yield calculation in a given year on the farm can be determined by warehouse receipts, settlement sheets, scale tickets, bin measurements, grain cart weigh wagons, yield monitors, or any other method that is acceptable to both the landlord and farm operator. Many times, yield determination requires a See PROGRAMS, pg. 29A

Landlord, farmer must fully understand lease • Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate ($200 per acre), plus the producer will pay the landlord an additional amount ($25 per acre), if actual yield exceeds the APH crop insurance yield by 10 percent or more. (Corn example — APH of 180 bushels per acre, and final yield of 198 bushels per acre or higher.)

• Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate ($200 per acre), plus the producer will pay the landlord an additional amount ($25 per acre), if harvest-time (Oct. 15) local grain price exceeds the base (April 1 local grain price) by 10 percent or more.

(Soybean example = $9.50/bu. local price on April 1, and Oct. 15 price of $10.50/bu. or higher.) There could be additional steps built in for higher price levels.

• Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate ($200 per acre), plus the landlord will receive 35 percent of the excess bushels for corn yields that exceed 180 bushels per acre (APH), and 40 percent of the excess bushels for soybean yields that exceed 45 bu./acre (APH). The landlord would receive the fall market price on those bushels at the local grain elevator or processing plant. (final corn yield of 210 bu./acre would result in landlord receiving 10.5 bushels of corn (30 bu. times 0.35) x $4 per bushel (estimated) = $42 per acre (bonus rent).

• Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate (ex. = $200.00 per acre), and the producer will pay the landlord an additional 35 percent of the difference between final gross crop revenue (if higher) than the base crop insurance revenue (APH x April 1 local price).

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the established cost of production for a crop for the year can be a challenge. Some possibilities would be to use cash flow statements for the year prepared by a farm management advisor, ag lender, or the producer themselves.

Again many universities and farm management associations have average cost of production data available. There also probably needs to be allowances in a flexible lease to allow for added costs or expenses due to weather or emergencies.

Flexible lease examples There are many variations to setting up a flexible lease agreement between a landlord and farm operator, including using yield only, price only, or a base crop revenue compared to a harvest crop revenue, with or without using cost of production, and many more.

The big key, regardless of the flexible lease agreement, is that both the landlord and tenant fully understand the rental agreement, and the calculations that are used to determine the final rental rate.

It is also very important that flexible lease agreements, as well as all land rental contracts, be finalized with a written agreement.

Following are examples of flexible cash rental lease calculations for corn and soybeans in the Upper Midwest: • Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate ($200 per acre), plus the farm operator will pay the landlord an additional percentage (35 percent for corn and 40 percent for soybeans) of the amount that the final crop revenue (final yield times Oct. 15 local price) exceeds the base crop revenue (crop insurance APH yield times April 1 new crop local price).

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PROGRAMS, from pg. 28A certain degree of trust level between the landlord and the farm operator.

As mentioned earlier, the base price for a crop could be the new crop price at the local grain elevator or processing plant for that crop on a specified date (March 1 or April 1 for corn and soybeans), and the final price is the price for that crop at the same location on a specified date in the fall (Oct. 15). In some cases a weekly or monthly average price at the local level from planting to harvest is used to determine the final price.

Another alternative that is easy to follow, is to use the crop insurance expected harvest price for a crop on March 1 as the base price for the flexible lease and the crop insurance harvest price on Nov. 1 as the final price, which are based on Chicago Board of Trade futures prices. Whatever method is used to determine both the base and final prices should be consistent, using either local cash prices, or the crop insurance prices.

With the occurrence of much higher crop input costs in recent years, some flexible cash leases have been modified, and are now based on gross revenue triggers that exceed the cost of production, rather than on crop yield and price triggers. In this type of lease, the landlord only receives additional cash rental payments beyond the base rent when the final gross revenue per acre (yield times price) exceeds the established cost of production for the year.

Typically, the added flex rent payment to the landlord would be a set percentage of the added gross revenue per acre above the established cost of production per acre, which is usually around 30-35 percent for corn, and about 35-40 percent for soybeans, with a maximum rental rate per acre.

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Extensions offer online tools to calculate flex leases involved cooperation, trust, and good communication between the farm operator and the landlord.

Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn.

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PROGRAMS, from pg. 29A Soybean Example Base Revenue = $450/acre (45 bu./acre x $10/bu.)

Final Revenue = $522.50/acre (55 bu./acre x $9.50 /bu.)

Final Cash Rent = $290.25 per acre ($522.50/acre - $450/acre = $72.50/acre x 0.35 = $25.38/acre + $200.00/acre = $225.38/acre) • A price only example would be to use the APH for each crop on a farm times the expected crop insurance harvest price on March 1, which is based on CBOT futures prices, and then to use the actual crop insurance harvest price (Nov. 1), along with the same APH yield and formula to determine the final rental rate. If the final harvest price is lower than the March 1 price for both corn and soybeans, the base rent would be the final rent.

Base Rent (Corn) 180 bu./acre x 0.30 x $4/bu. x 0.50 = $108.00/acre (Soybeans) 45 bu./acre x 0.40 x $10/bu. x 0.50 = $ 90.00/acre Base Rent = $198/acre Final Rent (Corn) 180 bu./acre x 0.30 x $5/bu. x 0.50 = $135.00/acre (Soybeans) 45 bu./acre x 0.40 x $12.00/bu. x 0.50 = $108.00/acre Final Rent = $243 per acre • Cash rental contract with a base cash rental rate ($200 per acre), with no additional provisions; however, the producer decides to give the landlord an additional $25-$100 per acre land rent because of excellent crop yields, and/or very good commodity prices.

Flexible lease resources Iowa State University has some good resources on flexible cash leases and written cash rental lease contracts, including sample cash rental contracts, which are available on its Ag Decision Maker website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/.

The University of Minnesota has a computer spreadsheet titled “Fair Rent” which is an excellent resource for determining equitable land rental rates at https://fairrent.umn.edu. Please e-mail kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com for additional information and resources on flexible land rental leases.

Bottom line Utilizing flexible cash lease agreements between farm operators and landlords can be a good management strategy as an alternative to extremely high straight cash rental rates; however, these agreements need to be fair and equitable to all parties.

Landlords also need to be willing to adjust the base cash rental rates lower, if necessary, as the projected crop margins become much tighter in 2015. It is extremely important that all aspects of a flexible land rental lease agreement, including base rent, yield and price determination, as well as other aspects of a flex lease, be detailed in a written rental contract, which is signed by all parties. Successful flexible cash lease agreements, just as any other long-term cash rental agreement, have always

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Tragic fall during harvest reminds us to trust in God It’s the stuff you read in ing and the crew often farm magazines about somequips, “Safety first!” one else. Wrapping things Yet it happened and as up at the end of a busy harhard as it is to accept help vest week, Mike misstepped and a new reality, we move off the grain cart. An eightforward. That may have foot drop to the ground with been the hardest step of all. all weight landing on one leg Early on surgery mornmakes for a nasty break. ing, my dad texted, “Trust The official diagnosis after in the Lord with all your the accident was a transTHE BACK PORCH heart and lean not on your verse oblique fracture of the

By Lenae Bulthuis own understanding; in all left femur. your ways acknowledge The good news is that he Him, and He will make didn’t hit his head or get buried by your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6. corn. The bad news was surgery the He didn’t need to text it out. I know next morning, six weeks with no these verses by memory; they’re my weight on his leg and a significant cling-to verses. change in harvest plans.

Yes, dad. I know this. I got this. I just It’s not that we didn’t think about need a plan. safety. We talked about it that morn-

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While he turned pages, I rattled off The following afternoon, I wrapped the verses: “Trust in the Lord with all up some phone calls in the waiting your heart and lean not on your own room while Mike was sleeping a few understanding; in all your ways doors down. As I headed back to his room I saw a man who looked like the acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” father of some grade school friends.

See BACK PORCH, pg. 33A “Mr. Nelson?” I asked.

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Trust must travel from head to heart with tragic falls and farm accidents is that we are not the first in our small community to wrestle this through in Harvest 2014. We’ve lost two big-hearted men in our community, George and Gene, to a fall and a farm accident.

Our community is not unique. You have your stories of tragedy and accidents too. Whether it was 50 years ago or took place this week, heartache and grief are tangible and real.

The thing about trusting God in the hard stuff is that your parents can’t do it for you. Nor can your friends or even the clergy. Only you can make the choice to trust God. In the stuff of life that bites and stings will you let the head knowledge of “Trust in the Lord” drop 15 inches to your heart?

Lenae Bulthuis is a wife, mom and friend who muses from her back porch on a Minnesota grain and livestock farm. ❖

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BACK PORCH, from pg. 32A “Good,” he said. “You know the Word.” He then turned the Bible around so I could read it. “Now why don’t you read the next two verses aloud for us.”

Too weary to protest I read, “Do not be wise in your own eyes.” My eyes burned. Being wise in my own eyes was exactly what I was doing in all my plotting and planning, and quite frankly, it wasn’t going so well. Humbled and convicted, Mr. Nelson encouraged me to keep reading.

He knew what was coming. I did not. In all the years of reading this chapter, I had missed it — until now. I read verse eight aloud. “This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” His eyes went moist as those words washed over my soul. We sat in holy silence as the truth made its descent from the head to the heart.

The thing about trusting God when we are faced

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Plants bring nature inside Mother-in-law’s tongue is a green emits. Of course house plant that is currently green is also the color of enjoying a surge in popularmoney. ity. It gives an undeserved House plants have been bad rap to mothers-in-law around for a long time and because of the sharpness of the Sansivieria began its its pointed leaves. It is freoriginal popularity in the quently used as a set decoraUnited States when Wooltion in movies and TV shows worth Drugstores began because of its toughness and selling them in the 1950s. large dominant presence.

IN THE GARDEN Shopping malls, restauIt is also known as the rants and many public

By Sharon Quale “snake plant” but its official buildings use them for name is Sanseornamentation vieria trifasciata. because of their dramatic shape My Sansevieria is and easy care. old and has been Growth is commoved to new paratively slow houses several and the plants are times. It started as long lived. a small plant given to me by a friend Some tips for when she divided growing include: hers. It has been in • Place in an many different east, west or locations but it north window seems to be happiabout a foot away est in a north winfrom the window. dow in the summer • Turn the pot a and a west window quarter turn in the winter. It every week for thrives on neglect even light expoand stays attracsure. tive with only an occasional leaf • Water sparcleaning with a ingly. (More house damp cloth. plants die from overwatering than According to Feng from anything Shui (the Chinese else.) practice of creating Sharon Quale harmonious sur• Fertilize once roundings by in the spring with directing energy) Sansivieria plants houseplant fertilizer mixed according can be used for Feng Shui purposes in to the label. homes because the leaves grow • Transplant when the plant gets too upwards. big for the pot. They don’t mind being All kinds of plants emit a positive root bound but when the roots start to energy in our homes and help to grow out the drain holes it is time to cleanse the air. Plants convert carbon repot. dioxide to oxygen and also trap and It has been estimated that people absorb pollutants. Large green plants spend about 90 percent of their time can disguise harsh angles as well as indoors during the colder winter create transitions from one area to months. Growing house plants is an another. engaging hobby as well as a great way Green is the color of nature and is to create a restful environment that considered the most restful of colors. It will enhance a sense of well being. is associated with learning, growth and To enjoy a fresh new sense of balance harmony. I read that green is a favored and harmony get some great new color of well-balanced people. It is now plants for your home or office. Put my favorite hue. some green in your life.

Green is a safe color and if you don’t Sharon Quale is a master gardener know what color to use somewhere, from central Minnesota. She may be select green. Plants change with reached at (218) 738-6060 or growth and that ability to sustain squale101@yahoo.com. ❖ change is a key to the energy the color

The Johnson clan gives four out of four ‘yums’ to Veggie Orzo 1 fresh red bell pepper and 1 fresh yellow bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, diced (about 1⁄2 cup each) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1⁄2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 6 ounces) Salt Freshly ground black pepper Prepare orzo according to package directions.

Drain.

Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over

medium-high heat. Add onion and broccoli; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add peppers and garlic; cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine orzo, feta and cooked vegetables; add salt and black pepper to taste. Toss together. Serve.

■ The zest of the chile peppers pairs marvelously with the sweetness of the carrots and brown sugar in this next recipe for red-hot candied carrots. Are you ready for some serious heat?

Glazed Chile-Spiced Baby Carrots (Instead of baby carrots, you can also use regular carrots cut into thick rounds.

Or, mix it up a bit by using half carrots and half parsnips.)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large fresh jalapeno chile peppers, stems and seeds removed, finely diced 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar 1 pound thin green-top carrots, ends trimmed Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add chile, brown sugar and carrots, cook until carrots are slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt to taste. Serve.

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By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent Finally, a cookbook for people like me who want to know everything about peppers but were afraid to ask — or taste!

“The Great Pepper Cookbook,” an eyepopper of a book from the California organics company Melissa’s Produce (Oxmoor House, 2014), put all my pepper-related fears to rest with 140 colorful recipes and down-to-earth advice about these magical, but sometimes daunting, ingredients.

Most importantly for me, the book contains a pictorial guide to fresh and dried peppers, an invaluable aid for when I find myself staring at a pile of unfamiliar peppers and wondering, “Huh?” Included are descriptions of each variety’s flavor, hotness, uses and substitutions, from the zero-heat bell peppers to the “insanely hot” ghost and scorpion peppers.

Recipes are featured for entrees, side dishes, sandwiches, soups and brunches, of course, but also included are some refreshing chile-infused suggestions in the beverage and dessert categories. These intriguing flavors from our Latin American neighbors are making their way north to us, and we are all the richer for it.

■ Start your day with a little zing in your fruit smoothie. The beauty of peppers is that you can add as much or as little heat as you like. Any fresh or frozen fruits may be used, but this combo is a classic.

Kicked-Up Smoothies 2 cups low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 banana 1 fresh serrano, jalapeno, Thai or cayenne chile pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely diced Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Serve.

■ Orzo is a tiny pasta similar in shape and size to a grain of rice. One good way to serve it is to boil it and butter it and toss it with whatever you have on hand, including this variation with broccoli, feta cheese and a variety of mild, sweet peppers. I served this dish both as a hot side dish and again the next day as a cold salad, and the votes were unanimous both times: Four out of four “yums up” from the Johnson clan, plus extra points for its unexpected versatility.

Veggie Orzo 1 (16-ounce) package orzo pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small sweet onion, finely diced (about 1⁄2 cup) 2 bunches baby broccoli, trimmed and chopped (about 1 pound) 6 fresh cherry bell chile peppers, stems and seeds removed, sliced into thin rounds (about 1⁄2 pound)

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Planning a family meeting An elegent, ‘anyday’ meal Nobody can predict the future, but there are ways to be more prepared for whatever is in store. Almost nothing is more crucial in times of family crisis than having the family support system ready to act. Often times in these situations, the responsibility is taken on by one family member, or the “matriarch.” But this can be a lot for one person to take on, so the importance of asking for help is crucial.

So what’s the first step for mobilizing family members to help take action? Family meetings are a great tool. They can help family caregivers delegate tasks and rally support around a loved one in crisis.

Following are some guidelines for planning a family meeting: • Include all the core family members. Ideally, have everyone get together in-person. If family members cannot be present physically, have a conference call so that they are part of the conversation. If you will be discussing the fate of a loved one, it may be best not to have them present at the first meeting (to ensure other family members can discuss this very important topic openly without fear that they will hurt or scare the loved one).

• Select a comfortable, neutral and private location for the meeting.

Make sure you find a place in which everyone can feel at ease. Also, anticipate that the meeting could get heated, so privacy is key.

• Establish the main purpose of the meeting and set a short agenda. This will help your family stay on-task and organized in addressing the major issue rather than seek to solve every possible issue in just one meeting.

• Collect and share information.

Surf the web. Check out the resources available. Gather information to ensure everyone has the same working knowledge of your loved one’s condition and/or disease.

• If you don’t feel comfortable managing the meeting, bring in a mediator. Consider enlisting or hiring someone more comfortable with the mediator role.

If you or someone you know needs help managing the care of a loved one plan a family meeting to determine how you can provide quality care for your loved one.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota family life consultant Gail Gilman-Waldner. ❖

COOKBOOK, from pg. 35A ■ Whether it’s an elegant holiday entrée or just a special “anyday” meal, this Stuffed Roasted Pork Tenderloin is going to find a spot on my dining room table very soon. Between the stuffing of sausage, onion, apple and roasted peppers and the generous dusting of cumin, chili powder and black pepper, the house is going to smell so good on that glorious day, I can hardly wait.

Stuffed Roasted Pork Tenderloin 1⁄4 pound ground sweet Italian sausage 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1⁄2 yellow onion, diced 1 (24-ounce) pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 fresh veggie sweet mini peppers, charred, stems and seeds removed, sliced into rings 1 small Granny Smith apple, finely diced (about 1⁄2 cup) 1⁄2 cup chicken broth Heat a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add sausage; cook until sausage is browned, stirring occasionally, about seven to 10 minutes. Trans-

fer to paper towels to drain.

Add oil and butter to hot skillet. Add onion; cook until golden, stirring once, about seven minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice tenderloin lengthwise all but 1/2 inch through and press it flat (butterfly). Sprinkle evenly with chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper. Top with sausage, onion, mini peppers and apple. Roll tenderloin up, jelly-roll style, and secure with butcher’s twine or seal with toothpicks. Reheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add tenderloin; cook until seared, turning once, about five minutes per side.

Transfer stuffed tenderloin to rack of a roasting pan. Add broth to pan and cover with foil. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 160 F, removing foil for the last 10 minutes, about 40 minutes total. Transfer pork to a carving board; let rest 10 minutes. Cut tenderloin into eight slices.

If your community group or church organization has printed a cookbook and would like to have it reviewed in the “Cookbook Corner,” send us a copy to “Cookbook Corner,” The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002. Please specify if you wish to have the cookbook returned, and include information on how readers may obtain a copy of the cookbook. Submission does not guarantee a review. ❖

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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor Every May, migrant farm workers Part 2 of a 2-part series on come to Minnesota to work the support for the children of fields. migrant farmworkers The jobs vary — picking rocks, hoeing weeds, seeding and sorting potatoes, picking apples, dairy farm“The bottom line is we want to ing or working in the vegetable make sure we have an educated compacking plants. Packing plants in munity that’s empowered to conMinnesota pack peas in June until tribute to our economy,” said Treviño. mid-July when they begin corn Assisting migrant families for packing until mid-October. almost 50 years, the program is A large portion of the migrant authorized and funded by Title I, Part workers in Minnesota come from C of the Elementary and Secondary the Rio Grande area of Texas. There Education Act of 1965. Part C is titled are also Sudanese, Guatemalan and Education of Migratory Children. For Mexican families. pregnant mothers and children from birth to age five, Head Start and To help migrant farm workers’ Early Head Start provide services. children overcome the challenges of moving to new schools, missing Submitted photo Support services such as free school, poverty, and language barri- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council sent a group to the National Association of State Direcschool food service, health services ers, the national Migrant Education tors of Migrant Education annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, for training. Picand screenings are beneficial. Many Program provides educational and tured from left to right are Minerva Gomez, Kathleen Bibus, Amber Higgins, Jacqueline migrant children tend to be under- or support services to migrant chil- Perez, Randall Fallas-Beita, Terry Hollingsworth, Laurie Coleman, Micaela Gatica, and over-immunized. dren from age 3-21.

Noemi Treviño.

Since 1967, Tri-Valley Opportunity “We’re trying to connect the dots Council has played a key role in proso these kids don’t fall through the cracks,” said that their counterparts receive. They are highly viding migrant services. Employing a network of Noemi Treviño, education specialist at the Min- mobile so they have academic gaps.” recruiters and family advocates in six regions nesota Department of Education. “We want to make Making sure that the students receive full credits sure that migrant children receive the same services becomes more crucial in order to graduate, she said. See EDUCATION, pg. 39A

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Higgins knows that weather is a harbinger of when migrant workers will arrive in Minnesota, where they will work and how long they will stay.

This season, Minnesota’s long winter and wet spring led to work starting later, and not at all in some places. Many families arrived to work only to return home, she said.

In 2012-2013, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council identified 1,767 migrant children in Minnesota.

When workers migrate to different areas, Tri-Valley has to be creative in providing services to a changing population. That means flexibility in setting up centers and classrooms. In order to qualify

for services, families must be working seasonal jobs that are agriculture-based.

Some school districts, such as Rochester and Sleepy Eye, offer summer school sites.

“Summer programs offer them time to make up,” Higgins said. “When school starts, they are right ahead with their classmates.”

There can be a lag time between identifying families and enrolling them for services. Often, migrant families do not have all the required documents.

That’s why transition plans are so important.

“When they arrive at the next place,” said Higgins, “one goal of our program is that they don’t have to repeat this stuff and wait to get into school.”

In recent years, many families have settled out of migrant life, Higgins said. She pointed to an oil boom in Texas, a state many consider to be their home base, as one reason.

“That’s what we want for families — more security and stability for their entire life,” said Treviño.

For Higgins, the greatest success is in getting migrant children kindergarten-ready and graduating. Longtime recruiters are instrumental in keeping young people motivated to stay in school, she said. Higgins relayed the story of a recruiter who had worked with a family for 10 years when one of the kids told her, “I finally graduated.”

“Every family that is being served gets support,” said Higgins. “Title kids are staying on track to graduate.” ❖

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EDUCATION, from pg. 37A across Minnesota, Tri-Valley recruits and enrolls families for Head Start and Title I services. The ability to speak Spanish is a requirement.

Partnering with Head Start and Early Head Start, Tri-Valley operates 14 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Minnesota and one center in North Dakota. Typically, the centers are open May to December.

Laurie Coleman, Head Start director for Tri-Valley Opportunity Council in Crookston, Minn., said an average of about 1,000 children and pregnant mothers are served annually. With each family, Tri-Valley recruiters and family advocates create a transition packet so the families can get their screenings, health and school records into the next education setting, said Coleman.

“Some may stop at other states along the way,” she said.

Enrollment has declined. Roundup, which came out in the 1970s, is responsible for the biggest decline in migrant workers. With less weeds to hoe, less workers are needed. Along with teaching parents about children’s health and development, TriValley educates parents on the dangers of herbicides and pesticides to children.

“That’s our goal, to keep the kids out of the fields and into school. That’s why we’re here,” Coleman said.

Rewards Amber Higgins, assistant identification and recruitment manager for Tri-Valley Opportunity Council in Apple Valley, Minn., thinks like a farmer, with an eye on the weather.

In spring and early summer, she searched online for articles on spring flooding. This summer, she knew a lot of her families would be out of work when a hail storm in Brainerd turned an apple orchard into apple sauce.

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Art meets engineering

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondents Tim King (story) and Jan King (photo)

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ast May, Torkwase Dyson was digging a hole at the Franconia Sculpture Park in Chisago County, Minn. She would dig a little and then pump the water out of the hole.

Then dig some more.

“I’ve worked on worse installations,” the New York City sculptor said as a light rain fell on her.

Dyson had come to work at Franconia under a Jerome Foundation Fellowship. She described the project she was working on as a combination of landscape and physical architecture that would involve engineering challenges.

Many of the dozens of sculptures at Franconia look like they involved solving difficult engineering problems. There is, for an example, a 25-foottall sculpture with large steel I-beams and two mining excavation shovels. There is also a ramshackle barn hanging at a precarious angle in midair. It is suspended by cables or something.

“I really don’t like that,” a visitor said. “It’s too strange.”

It may be strange, but it poses some interesting questions like: How did they do that? Why doesn’t it just fall apart?

Another sculptor has created a work where she seems to have peeled the earth back. The sod hangs about 10 or 12 inches above the soil. If you get down on your hands and knees you can peer under the sod and see what’s going on.

Doesn’t that strike you as an attempt to answer a child’s question: Dad, what is going on under the surface of the earth? I don’t know honey. Maybe we should peel it back and look.

Most people grow up and forget those questions. But people like Dyson, and her colleagues from around the world who come to work at Franconia, grow up, study engineering, physics, and art and keep asking those questions. Kids like digging in the mud and so do engineers with a master’s in fine arts from Yale.

Franconia is a playground for adults with the complex and interesting questions that only kids have the imagination to ask. In case you don’t believe it is a playground, there is a stockade with long black cannons pointing out of it. The stockade protects the house and the play station that just landed from Jupiter. It leans badly and the cannons are poised to shoot low flying pirates. It is clearly the work 12- and 13-yearolds. Or not?

Visit www.franconia.org and check it out. ❖

Franconia Sculpture Park, near Shafer, Minn.

Do you have a Back Roads story suggestion? E-mail editor@TheLandOnline.com or write to Editor, The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002.

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Dairy tour highlights milking, animal health large footprint in the cheese industry worldwide. Home to 4,000 Jersey cows and young stock, New Sweden utilizes a 72-cow carousel.

A unique aspect of the New Sweden Dairy is its role as a teaching and research facility for the University of Minnesota. University nutritionists and veterinary medicine professionals are involved in projects at New Sweden.

From an observation deck overlooking the 72-cow carousel, Jessica Yost, educational coordinator with the University of Minnesota, shared these items: • Since Davis Family Dairies only uses milk for cheese production at the Le Sueur cheese factory, Jersey is the preferred breed. Jerseys are smaller, eat less, produce less manure and though they also produce less milk — like 66 pounds per day versus 75 pounds per day from a Holstein — the higher fat content of Jersey milk results in more cheese per cow.

• The milk delivery schedule is three tanker trucks per day. Only 72 hours

from cows to cheese production is the schedule of functions at this facility.

• A single worker applies teat cups to each animal as it passes his work station on this carousel. Actual milk-

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer During South Central College’s first dairy industry tour on Oct. 28, participants learned on-site and gained insight into the changing dairy industry by visiting a large scale and a smaller family operation.

“Our intent is to provide a tour of interest and intrigue to our college students and also high school students about the many facets of agriculture.

Most simply don’t realize the huge scope of agriculture,” said Sara Hewitt, project coordinator of the Southern Minnesota Center of Agriculture Excellence which involves the North Mankato and Worthington campuses.

Leaving the North Mankato campus, a comfort travel bus headed to New Sweden Dairy near Nicollet, Minn.; Annexstad Dairy Farm, St. Peter, Minn.; and Udder Tech, a Lakeville firm specializing in clothing and gloves for the dairy industry.

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• An extensive video monitoring system is continually checking all animals. Each day, 25-30 calves are born.

Birth weights are recorded. Heifer calves are tagged; bull calves are purchased by a local farmer. Newborns are kept in a 60 degrees space for the first few days, then transferred to a calf ranch site for early growth; then trucked to Texas for next growth stage.

Why Texas? More comfortable climate and a more affordable environment in terms of housing, forage and grazing costs. Also artificial insemination and vaccinations are administered at the Texas location. Heifers are then trucked back to Minnesota for calving.

Once ready for the milking line, cows are transferred to one of the three Minnesota milking centers.

Annexstad Dairy Farm Annexstad Dairy Farm, a 200-cow

family operation, features a double-9 herringbone parlor and free stall housing with a two-man crew milking at 4:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Colostrum milk, known as liquid gold, is gathered, pasteurized, then frozen and kept refrigerated until needed for newly born calves. A single 10-cow parlor is used for milking cows that have been medicated with antibiotics.

At Annexstad Dairy, Mike Annexstad said about 175-180 cows are in the milking line each day. They average 3 to 3 1⁄2 lactations per animal and are right at a 28,000 pound rolling herd average on a two-times milking schedule.

The current milking barn dates back to 1996 which was a tie-stall barn at that time. But a holding pen at one end and a calf-feeding space plus that 18cow parlor now occupy the other end.

The farm dates back to the Depression when Annexstad’s grandparents purchased the property with cows already in place. His parents took over the operation in 1959. Now Mike and his brother Rohlf Annexstad manage the farm with help from family members, plus two full-time hired men.

The farm includes 500 acres of cropland, mostly corn and alfalfa along with some canning peas. Sizing up the See DAIRY TOUR, pg. 3B

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— Mike Annexstad with our horizontal bunkers, we have enough storage to be mostly using second-year silage for the milking herd.

We also use earlage stored in horizontal wrapped containers as part of our TMR ration,” Annexstad said.

He credits the seed industry with significant improvements in the digestibility of their hybrids best suited for silage. The fiber is more digestible and changes in the starch of the kernels also are improving digestibility and feed value, Annexstad said.

Distiller’s dried grains has been part of their feeding regime since an area ethanol facility started in 2006.

Annexstad offered a word of caution with distiller’s grains “…because cows like the stuff, they’ll eat lots of it but its hard on fat tests of your milk. It’s just like kids eating candy.”

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is why Annexstad likes to minimize moving of cows between groups. They keep younger animals which are typically first-calf heifers as a separate group from older animals.

“It sort of boils down to simple physics — that 1,100-pound heifer is easily intimidated standing next to an 1,800-pound cow,” said Annexstad.

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Rohlf and Jean own and operate the Annexstad Dairy Farm with brother Mike Annexstad.

The bacteria in corn silage are continuously working, breaking down the fiber and making it more digestible. ... We have enough storage to be mostly using secondyear silage for the milking herd.

trucker can provide milk tests.

“So if the test is up or down, we can adjust our ration quickly by taking out some corn, or adding more corn. Like if we’re switching from high-moisture corn to dry corn, or switching to new haylage, we can adjust accordingly based on milk tests,” Annexstad said.

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DAIRY TOUR, from pg. 2B crop year 2014, Mike said there were some drowned spots, but where water didn’t prevail, this turned out to be a surprisingly good crop year with corn silage yields of around 23 tons per acre and grain corn doing 150 to 180 bushels.

“This surprised us considering the late spring and the cool summer,” he said.

There was no winter kill on the alfalfa and four good crops off their alfalfa fields this year.

Manure is both injected and top spread depending upon timing during the season. The Annexstads use sand bedding and are working on a longterm manure storage system, which would permit injecting all the manure.

“Compared to straw or saw dust, sand is low-cost bedding and with the right equipment sand can be reclaimed and reused. We’re not using a bedded pack system but sand is six to eight inches deep in the free stall housing building,” said Annexstad.

Cows get fed three times daily at Annexstad Dairy with largest feeding in the middle of the day.

“After the evening milking, I’ll feed about three-fourths of a load of TMR just to refresh feed still available; then again during the morning milking we feed the rest of that TMR load,” he said.

Annexstad noted that aged corn silage is better than new.

“The bacteria in corn silage are continuously working, breaking down the fiber and making it more digestible. So

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Family dairy trends toward medium-size cows DAIRY TOUR, from pg. 3B Cull cows go to a local buyer at Zumbrota, and perhaps from there to a large dairy processing plant in the Green Bay, Wis., area.

The Annexstads are pleased about cow prices these days.

“A cull cow today is almost worth the price of a springing heifer. With these prices, and now cheaper feed costs too, we’re culling tightly. Also we have so many heifers coming up so older cows are getting pushed pretty hard,” said Annexstad.

Because cows spend lots of time on concrete, Annexstad said they pay lots of attention to feet and legs.

“We’re trending toward a more medium sized cow — backing down from 1,800-pound mature cows to 1,600-pound animals. That makes a difference in wear and tear on feet and legs,” said Annexstad.

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They also use ground-up soybean bales and corn silage for bedding for the dry cows.

Mastitis is kept in check by strip testing each animal before putting on milkers. Annexstad uses two antibiotics that are injected directly into the teats of infected animals.

“We take a milk sample to our local vet’s office to identify the organisms we’re dealing with and then make antibiotic choice accordingly,” said Annexstad.

They use Genex AI semen with breeding by a local technician. Mike and Rohlf Annexstad look at bull stud histories via computer software which determines the better mating bull for a particular cow.

Even when prices weren’t good, Annexstad has always been a positive thinker about the dairy business. But he doesn’t deny the fact that profitability is good these days. ❖

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There is less than month left to sign up for the Margin Protection Program. Sign-up ends on Dec. 5, and if you haven’t started thinking about the Margin Protection Program, now is the time to do so. The Margin Protection Program is replacing Milk Income Loss Contract which officially expired Aug. 31. The switch from MILC to MPP has left many farmers with questions.

MILC compensated farmers when domestic milk price fell below a certain level. MPP offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all milk price and the average feed cost, “the margin”, falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer.

Eligibility for MILC was all producers who commercially produce milk in the United States. Eligibility for MPP also includes that requirement, as well as providing proof of milk production at time of registration AND the farmer cannot be concurrently enrolled in the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy program, also known as LGM-Dairy.

Sign-up for MILC extended through the termination of the program, and once enrolled farmers did not need to reapply. For MPP, producers must register for coverage at the Farm Service Agency office that maintains their farm records. Along with sign up, there are two forms to complete and the $100 administrative fee and any applicable premiums need to be paid. Additionally, farms must reregister for the program each year. Once you have enrolled in the program, you must remain in it for the duration of this current farm bill, which will expire in 2018.

There is a great online tool available that allows producers to see how the MPP works, using real data and a farm’s own production numbers. This free tool is available at www.dairymarkets.org/MPP/Tool.

This is an excerpt from an article submitted by University of Minnesota Extension educator Emily Wilmes. Contact her at (320) 255-6169. ❖

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ESTATE LAND AUCTION Sale Location: Darfur Community Center Darfur, MN

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH @ 7:00 P.M.

REDWOOD CTY. FARM LAND FOR SALE

LYON & YELLOW MEDICINE CTY. FARM LAND FOR SALE LAND LOCATION: 1 mile West & 2 miles N of the city of Taunton on 280th St. +/-356.01 Total Acres, +/-318 Total Tillable Acres (additional 22.7 acres in CRP until 2015) Parcel 1: $650,000, N1/2 of SW1/4 Section 31, +/-80 acres, Burton Twp., Yellow Medicine Co. Parcel 2: $1,075,000, S1/2 of SW1/4 & S1/2 of SE1/4 Section 31, +/-140 acres, Barton Twp., Yellow Medicine Co. Parcel 3: $925,000, N1/2 of NW1/4 & N1/2 of NE1/4 Sect. 6, +/-136.5 acres, Eidsvold Twp, Lyon Co.

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LAND LOCATION: From Milroy, MN: 1/2 mile North & 2 miles East on 260th St. PARCEL 3: NW 1/4 of Section 14, +/-145 Acres, Westline Township, $1,310,000.

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221 Acres of Bare Farmland in 3 parcels, located just south and west of Darfur in Section 19 & 29 of Adrian Twp., Watonwan County, MN.

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EDNER & FERN HOLMEN ESTATE Dar Hall Auction • 507-327-0535 Kevin, Ryan & Allen Kahler • 507-764-3591 Dan Pike, Doug Wedel & Dustyn Hartung

RETIREMENT FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th @ 10 A.M.

TRACTORS & PICKUP

• AC 185 w/Allied 595 Loader w/Grapple Bucket, recent overhaul, quick-tach bucket; Tractor chains for 185 • ‘98 AGCO Allis 9755 MFWD 18.4x42 Tires w/duals, 380xR30 fronts, front weights, quick hitch, 5,4xx hrs

• ‘96 AGCO Allis 9675 MFWD 18.4 x 42 Tires w/duals, 380 x 34 fronts, 3,4xx hrs, serial #972365P • ACD14 12 volts system w/wheel weights • AC C w/Woods mower deck, 12 volt system

• MMZ, runs good • MMZ w/bad motor • 1997 Ford F150, 174,000 miles, 4x4 Auto • Navigator V-Nose Insulated 16’ Enclosed Trailer w/Ramps, 8 ft. wide • Country Clipper zero turn Mower w/25 hp Kohler

FARM EQUIPMENT

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New Holland 270 Square Baler; Hesston 5540 Round Baler; 16 ft. Livestock Trailer Bumper Pull; New Holland Rake; 5-16 ft. Hay Racks; Maternity Pens for Sheep or Goats, 5’x4’-12 Pens; Arkfeld Scale; Sheep Hay Fence Line Bunks (4) 8 ft. & (2) 4 ft.; (5) 8’ Ranch Master Gates; Custom-made Loading Chute w/head gate; (2) 16’ Pipe Gates; 5’x16’ Cattle/Sheep Panels; Steel Posts; Chicken Battery 17 hole nest; Pax 5 ton Bulk Bin on slab; 50 ft. Bale Conveyor; 20 ft. Bale Conveyor; MN Manure Spreader; Cow Stanchions; Hay Hook; Chicken Nests; Chicken Waterers; New Ritchie Livestock Waterer; Wooden Posts; Water Tank

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‘77 Suzuki 400 Motorcycle, 2,100 miles; Lund 16 ft. Alum. Boat w/Trailer & 50 hp. Mercury Outboard (motor needs work); 100 ft. 220 Cord; 40’ Fiberglass Extension Ladder; Yard Drag; Silo Unloader Winch; Porch Posts; Snow Cribbing Fence; Lightning Rods w/Weather Vanes; Hay Rope Pulleys; Poly Barn Windows; Rock Box; 3 pt. Quick Hitch; 15’ warehouse rollers; Dual Mover; Buddy Lube Bulk Oil Reservoir w/(3) 70 gal. Tanks; (2) 500 gal. Diesel Tanks w/110 volt Pumps; (1) 500 gal. Gas Tank w/110 volt Pump; Air Compressor; Bench Grinder; Barn Tin; Belt Splicer; Propane Shop Heater; Wheel Weights AUCTIONEERS NOTE—Hall Auction Service and Auctioneer Alley are honored to be conducting the farm machinery retirement auction for Dave and Anne. All equipment is in excellent condition. The large items will be available for online bidding via proxibid, which will start around 11:30 AM. Inspection prior to auction November 13 & 14 from 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. or by appointment call Dave 507-375-5656 (home) or 507-327-1571 (cell) or Darwin Hall 507-327-0535.

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AUCTIONEERS AND SALES STAFF: DARWIN HALL, License #83-24 Cell-507-327-0535 KEVIN, RYAN & ALLEN KAHLER DOUG WEDEL, DUSTYN HARTUNG & DAN PIKE

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• White 1680 16 row 30” Planter w/trash whippers, 2 shut-offs • Deutz-Allis Min-Till 1500, 16 ft.

• (2) Minnesota 450 Wagon w/lights & brakes, w/MN 15 ton gear, flotation tires • Demco 550 Red Wagon w/LED Lights • DMI 550 Wagon w/Flotation Tires • EZ Flow Trail 350 Wagon • Killbros 375 Wagon w/Truck Tires • White 598 4x18 Plow; Lundell 250 Gravity Box; New Idea 5407 Disk Mower w/new blades; Deutz Allis 1400 25 ft. Field Cultivator; Red Devil Snowblower, 9 ft. model #3K609; 1000 PTO Double Auger, Like New; (2) Westfield 80-56 Auger, PTO, 8” 56 ft.; Westfield 8”x61’ PTO Auger; Snowco 8”x56’ PTO Auger; John Deere 400 Rotary Hoe, 30 ft.; 8 Row 3 pt Bander; Farm Fans AB 120 Batch Dryer, single phase, 1,200 bu. Portable Holding Bin; Electric PTO Cart w/10 hp Baldor Motor Power Unit; 1,100 gal.

Poly Water Tank; Keewanee 3 pt. Grader; Case IH EZ-Guide 250 Light Bar

PONY EQUIPMENT

Triple Box; 2 Seat Buggy, velvet seats, perfect; Buggy; Sled Runners; Bob Sled; Breaking Cart; Single Tree; Horse Clipper

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LOCATION: 1 mile east of St. James on Hammond Hwy. Co. Rd. 27 or Exit Hwy. 60 east of St. James at Co. Rd. 12 by Olsen Truck Service, then 1 mile north on Co. Rd. 13, then 1/4 mile west on Co. Rd. 27 at 73823 345th Street, St. James, MN (40 miles SW of Mankato on Hwy 60 or 25 miles NW of Fairmont. TIN CUP LUNCH ON GROUNDS

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54.95 Acres +/- Willow Lake Township, Redwood County, MN

Farmland Auction

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 @ 11:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION: At the Wanda Legion Hall in Wanda, MN

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: All of Government Lot 4, Part of Government Lot 3, and part of the East Half of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of Section 18, Township 110 North, Range 36 West in Willow Lake Township, Redwood County, Minnesota.

See full legal description on auction sale bill.

PROPERTY LOCATION: From the junction of County Roads #4 & #17 north of Wanda, MN. 3/4 of a mile west on #4.

For additional information regarding Sale Terms, Soil maps, & CPI Soil ratings, FSA information & Easements information go to our website at: www.danpikeauction.com and check the information brochure under the Fenger Land Auction sale bill or call the Dan Pike Auction Company at 507-847-3468

OWNER: Harlan Fenger

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Rindy Filzen & Chasten Fenger, Conservators/Guardians Attorney for the Sellers: Brian L. White White Law Office - Box 39, Wabasso, MN 56293 SALE CONDUCTED BY:

Office Location: 410 Springfield Parkway Jackson, MN 56143 507-847-3468 Auctioneers: Dan Pike #32-013-015 • Jackson, MN Allen, Kevin & Ryan Kahler; Doug Wedel & Dustyn Hartung For information check our website: www.danpikeauction.com

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Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. New Farm King (Feterl) Case IH 5800 31' chisel plow, FOR SALE: '07 Harvest Tec FOR SALE: '08 WilRich 20' FOR SALE: Balzer 2000 - 8 4308C cornhead, hyd, deck 100% financing w/no liens $10,900; '03 JD 637 37' tanstalk chopper, pull type, 1 12x112 Ft Auger w/ Power Row Chopper, used four plates, very few acres; CIH or red tape, call Steve at dem rock flex disk w/ JD 3/4” PTO, very good condiMover Old Price. New seasons - field ready - good 730B ripper, lead shanks, Fairfax Ag for an appointharrow, $23,900; IH 720 5x20 tion, used only 900 acres, condition, $12,500. (507) 236Farm King 13x36 Auger leveler light kit.

218-639ment. 888-830-7757 auto reset plow, $2,250; IH $16,500/OBO. Retiring.

Lee 4738 New Special Price $4,990 1489 720 6x18 & 7x18 onland auto Stern Springfield MN 507Less Motor. Dealer 319-347reset plows, $3,900/ea; 9' 220-0448 Grain Handling Equip 034 6282 Can Deliver Farm King 3pt snowblower, FOR SALE: Wilrich 5-18's IH 8x18 plow, $5,500; Parker '03 Parker 605 gravity wag- Farm Implements semi-mounted plow; rear exc cond, $4,450; 8' 035 300 bu box, $2,500; JD 4440 on, 4 whl brakes, very good hitch for Wilrich 5830 chisel Schweiss late model 3pt FWA, tractor, w/duals, cond., $12,200 OBO. Retir- Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Replow, new, never used. 320snowblower, $3,750; JD $19,500; 8x32' auger w/5 hp ing. 507-220-0448 Lee Stern 760-2074 401C Industrial dsl tractor, pair Repair-Troubleshootmotor, $1,200; JD 3020G 3pt, 540 PTO, cab & ldr, ing Sales-Design Custom w/ldr & cab, restored, FOR SALE: E-Z Trail 860 $6,750. 320-769-2756 hydraulic hose-making up $10,000. 507-330-3945 grain cart, 30.5 x 32 tires, 3 to 2” Service calls made. seasons old, red, nice, STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser$17,500. (507)430-5144 TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N FOR SALE:Used grain bins, Glenwood, MN 56334 320floors unload systems, sti634-4360 rators, fans & heaters, aerKerkhoff Auction Center Lot IHC 1680 combine; ation fans, buying or sell- '89 24R30” JD planter, Kinze 1500 E. Bridge St., Redwood Falls, MN ing, try me first and also bar; 708 & 706 White CH; call for very competitive THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • 9:00 A.M. 964 C-IH CH; 175 Michigan contract rates!

Office ldr; Hiniker 3300 FC; Big A hours 8am-5pm Monday – floater; JD 40' FC; White Tractors: ‘49 JD A gas; ‘51 JD A gas; Farmall H gas, w/loader; AC WD gas, Friday Saturday 9am - 12 plows & parts; 8R Artsway noon or call 507-697-6133 w/front mount snowblower; AC WD gas; AC B gas; Machinery: IH 21’ tanstalk chopper; Killbros Ask for Gary dem disk, wing fold; McCormick 2 bottom plow; JD 45 loader; Mowers: JD grain cart. 507-380-5324

317 mower w/tiller & snowblower; JD 111 mowr; Vehicles: ‘86 Ford F150, 4WD pickup; ‘02 Dodge Intrepid, needs repair; Boat: ‘81 Hydrostream w/75hp Evinrude motor & ‘85 Spartan trailer; ATV: JD AMT 600 gator; Fish House: ‘13 Handcrafted 10 hole fish house, 2 bunks, windows, V front, FA furnace, custom wheels, Ice Castle frame; More items by sale date.

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Auctioneers: Doug Kerkhoff & Terry R. Marguth

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH • 10:00 AM CST LOCATED EAST HWY. 18, MENNO, SD

ABSOLUTE INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION: Includes: Tractors – Telehandlers – SP Silage Cutter – Assorted Planters (12, 16, 24 Row) – New and Demo Equipment – Hay & Forage Equipment – Harvest – Grain Handling Equipment – Tillage Machinery – Rollers – Sprayers – 50+ UTV and ATV’s – Snowmobiles – Mowers – Misc. – Accessories.

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7730 JD tractor, 177HP, MFD, IVT trans, Sharp, auto steer ready, 4,100 hrs, $89,900. (715)572-1234 036

4320 JD, work or parade, exc shape, $16,500. 4230 JD, work or parade, cab/air/heat, $19,000. (715) 287-3396

FOR SALE: '11 Case IH 260 Magnum, 1350 hrs, 18.4 x 50 Michelins & duals rear, 18.4 x 34 Michelin fronts & duals, 3 PTOs, leather, cab suspension, Pro 700 Autosteer, HID lights, used on our farm, loaded not stripped.

See pictures at www.woodfordag.com. $154,000 (507)430-5144

7920 JD MFD, IVT trans, 46" rubber, nice tractor, works good, 6,400 hrs, needs miFOR SALE: '12 CIH 180 nor repair, $54,500. (715) Magnum, FWA, 270 hrs, 3 223-3664 PTO, 320-290-1399

Steffes Auction Calendar 2014 For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our new website: SteffesGroup.com

Wednesday, October 29 @ 10 AM: Jon McSparron Farm Inc. Farm Auction, Hillsboro, ND, large farm retirment Thursday, October 30 @ 10 AM: Gary Duncan Farm Auction, Browerville, MN, Equipment, Livestock, RE Wednesday, November 5 @ 10 AM: Meeker County, MN Land, Steffes Litchfield Facility, 190+/- acres less building site south of Kimball, MN Opens Wednesday, November 5 & Closes Wednesday, November 12: IQBID November Auction, Selling Ag, Construction, Trucks, Vehicles, Recreation, Lawn & Garden & More, see complete listing online Thursday, November 6 @ 11 AM: Dickey County, ND Multi Tract Farmland Auction, Oakes Armory, 320+/- acres in Clement TWP available for 2015 crop year

Auction Location: Eagles Club, 141 Rose St. East, Owatonna, MN. Property Location: From Blooming Prairie, MN, 5 1/2 miles west on State Hwy. 30, or from Ellendale, MN, 6 1/2 miles east on State Hwy. 30. Watch for auction signs!!!

Monday, November 10 @ 10 AM: Meeker County, MN Land, Steffes Litchfield Facility, 80+/- acres

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: In order to settle the estate of Bernice Pelinka, there will be a public auction held on Dec. 15.

If you’re in the market for some of Steele County’s productive farmland or looking for that country living building site, you’ll want to be sure to attend this auction. Many soils rated in the 80s and 90s.

Tracy Holland

Tuesday, November 11 @ 10 AM: David & Heather Pederson Farm Auction, Mahnomen, MN, Farm Retirement

30, 40 & 120 ACRES OF STEELE CO.'S PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND 9.5-ACRE BUILDING SITE • TWO-STORY HOME W/OUTBUILDINGS

REAL ESTATE:

PARCEL ONE: Consisting of 9.5 acres +/- blding site, an older 2story home that may need a little TLC, kitchen, dining, living rooms, central air, 100 amp, Lennox Elite furnace, 3-car detached garage, several outbldings, many mature trees.

PARCEL TWO: Consisting of 30 acres, +/- of Steele Co.’s productive farmland, Blooming Prairie Twnshp, Sect. 19. Tillable Acres 28, CPI Rating 88.

PARCEL THREE: Consisting of 120 acres +/- of Steele Co.’s productive farmland. Blooming Prairie Twnshp, Sec. 19. Tillable

Acres 119.5, CPI Rating 88.

PARCEL FOUR: Consisting of 40 acres +/- of Steele Co.’s productive farmland/wooded acres.

Blooming Prairie Twnshp, Sect. 19. Tillable Acres 21.4, CPI Rating 82. There are also 14.43 acres of mature woodland for you wildlife lovers. This parcel also qualifies for a buildable home site subject to Steele County Planning & Zoning rules and regulations FOR COLOR AERIAL & SOIL & TILE MAPS GO TO WWW.HOLLANDAUCTION.COM OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL HOLLAND AUCTION AT (507) 684-2955 OR (507) 456-5128. PLEASE NOTE: PARCELS WILL BE SUBJECT TO SURVEY FOR EXACT ACRES IF SOLD TO SEPARATE BUYERS!

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Terms: Successful bidder shall be required to pay $5,000 down on Parcel 1, $10,000 down on Parcel 2, $25,000 down on Parcel 3, & $10,000 down on Parcel 4 (ALL PARCELS NONREFUNDABLE) and sign a purchase agreement following the conlusion of the real estate auction. The balance shall be due on or before January 15, 2015. Eric Mattison, attorney for real estate & handling all earnest monies. All information is believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. Any verbal announcements made day of auction takes precedence over print. NO BUYER’S FEE ON THIS AUCTION. Clerk: Holland Auction Company

BERNICE PELINKA - ESTATE

14751 34th Ave SE • Blooming Prairie, MN

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE (507) 684-2955

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Auctioneers:

Tracy Holland & Associates #7405002 • Ellendale, MN (507) 684-2955 or (507) 456-5128 (cell)

Celebrating 30 years!

Wednesday, November 12 @ 11 AM: Hegvik Farms, Cooperstown, ND, Farm Retirement Thursday, November 13 @ 10 AM: Brian & Becky Johnson Farm Auction, Arthur, ND, Farm Retirement Friday, November 14 @ 10 AM: Roger & Phyllis Malenke Farm Auction, Brewster, MN, Farm Retirement Opens Monday, November 10 & Closes Tuesday, November 18: RAS Farms Online Auction, Dumont, MN, Excess Inventory Reduction Auction Wednesday, November 19 @ 10 AM: Byron & Kathleen Richard, Belfield, ND, Farm Retirement Auction Wednesday, November 19: AgIron Litchfield Event Advertising Deadline, Steffes Litchfield Facility Opens Monday, November 10 & Closes Thursday, November 20: IQBID Gillespie Family Farm, Johnson, MN, Excess Equipment Online Auction Opens Tuesday, November 11 & Closes Thursday, November 20: IQBID City of East Grand Forks, MN, East Grand Forks, MN, Online Auction Friday, November 21 @ 10:30 AM: Dumonceaux Farms, Foley, MN, Retirement Auction Opens Monday, November 17 & Closes Tuesday, November 25: IQBID Frontier Ag & Turf, Osceola, WI, Online Inventory Reduction Auction Wednesday, December 3: AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, Advertising Deadline: November 5 Tuesday, December 9 @ 10 AM: Kibble Equipment, Montevideo, MN, large late model equipment auction Opens Wednesday, December 3 & Closes Wednesday December 10: IQBID December Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Advertising Deadline to Consign is November 15 Opens Monday, December 8 & Closes December 15 & 16: IQBID Arnold Companies Inc., Kimball, MN & Glencoe, MN, 2 Day Dealer Realignment Online Auction Closing Thursday, December 18 @ 10 AM: AgIron Litchfield Event, Litchfield, MN, Advertising Deadline November 19 to Consign Your Excess Equipment

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FOR SALE: MX285, FWA, duals all around, 2700 hrs, Sharp! 320-249-8556 IH 1586 Tractor, Sharp, Dual PTO, Hub Duals, New Auburn Dual Hyds. 715-2372705 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829 One of a kind Int'l 806 w/ 5.9L Cummins diesel turbo charged engine, 14" clutch, exc. 20.8x34 tires, new hyd. pump, new seat, call for more info: (715)671-3142

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FOR SALE: '98 R62, 4000 FOR SALE: Farmall H eng./3000 sep. hrs., 18.4R42 (old), good rubber, fenders, duals, w/525 beanhead, used runs good, asking this fall, field ready, $48,000 $1,000/OBO. Schwartz ldr, for both. 320-333-4075 good snow & manure buckets, $450/OBO. 320-587-9211 FOR SALE: 1086 IH tractor, dual PTO, excellent condi- FOR SALE: Int'l 4786, tion. (715)964-1052 450HP, 855 Cummins, 4x4, less than 700 hrs, $20,000; FOR SALE: 5 bottom trailer MF 2775, 165HP, 2300 hrs, type plow, auto re-set; also $12,000; MF 850 combine, 930 dsl Case IH tractor. 320hydro, 6RN cornhead, 760-5622 $5,000. 507-456-2566 FOR SALE: AC 8070, FWA, 4000 hrs. on major OH, new FOR SALE: NH 8770 Tractor, 400 hrs on eng OH, full 14.9-28, new 18.4-42 w/duals, rack of front wgts, 10 rear 3 remotes, powershift, Firewgts, front & rear duals, 4 stone 23 degree tires, dual remotes, 3pt, 1000 PTO, PTO, 3 pt, new paint, all new air ride seat, can denew interior, Must See! liver, $55,000.

See pic$38,000. 320-333-4075 tures at www.woodfordag.com (507)430-5144 FOR SALE: Case 1070, dsl. tractor, low hrs, cab; also, IH 1086, 7700 hrs, runs good, Case 930, dsl. 320-760-5622 $9,000. Koyker loader, K6 FOR SALE: Farmall B w/ 6' model, came off of JD 4630, Woods belly mower. (715) in good shape, $2,000. (715) 671-3142 235-9272

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KIMBALL, MN 320-398-3800 ST. MARTIN, MN 320-548-3285 TRACTORS 4WD

TRACTORS 4WD Continued

TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

JD 9620, '04, 3835 hrs ..........................................................$167,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 660 hrs ........................................................$335,000 JD 9560RT, '12, 990 hrs ........................................................$309,500 JD 9560RT, '12, 1035 hrs ......................................................$319,500 JD 9430T, '08, 3265 hrs ........................................................$199,000 JD 9400T, '01, 5500 hrs ..........................................................$99,500 JD 9400, '98, 7865 hrs ............................................................$84,500 JD 9330, 435 hrs ....................................................................$239,500 JD 9200, '98, 5130 hrs ............................................................$81,900 JD 8570, '93, 3600 hrs ............................................................$65,900 JD 8450, '84, 6460 hrs ............................................................$29,500 NH T9.560, '11, 1100 hrs ......................................................$215,000 NH TJ325, '05, 10,125 hrs........................................................$69,500 NH 9682, '96, 4965 hrs ............................................................$69,900 Steiger ST251, '77, 9175 hrs ....................................................$14,000

COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s Continued

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COMBINES Continued

Kubota RTV1100, '07, 850 hrs..................................................$14,250 NH 125 Rustler, '11, 155 hrs ......................................................$8,750 Polaris Ranger 800EFI, '13 ......................................................$11,975 Polaris Ranger 800EFI, '08, 1745 hrs ........................................$7,999 Polaris 500HO, '00, 2340 miles ..................................................$4,995

COMBINES

TRACTORS AWD/MFD

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CIH 550 Quad, ‘11, 1090 hrs. ....$315,000 CIH 600 Quad, '13, 500 hrs ....................................................$366,500 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1155 hrs ..................................................$335,000 CIH 600 Quad, '12, 1545 hrs ..................................................$325,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 840 hrs ....................................................$339,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 720 hrs ....................................................$339,900 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 925 hrs ....................................................$299,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 935 hrs ....................................................$339,000 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 1270 hrs ..................................................$338,500 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 630 hrs ....................................................$334,900 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 1070 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1045 hrs ..................................................$289,000 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1775 hrs ..................................................$275,000 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1785 hrs ..................................................$265,000 CIH 535 Quad, '07, 1955 hrs ..................................................$271,500 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 2400 hrs................................................$199,000 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1070 hrs ..................................................$300,000 CIH 485 Quad, '10, 1425 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 485 Steiger, '10, 1600 hrs................................................$226,500 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 1930 hrs ..................................................$270,000 CIH STX480, '06, 3085 hrs ....................................................$182,500 CIH 480 RowTrac, '14, 410 hrs ..............................................$360,000 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4935 hrs ..................................................$164,500 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 895 hrs..................................................$235,000 CIH 435 Steiger, '09, 1785 hrs................................................$199,500 CIH 435 Quad, '08, 3455 hrs ..................................................$194,500 CIH 400 Steiger, '12, 475 hrs..................................................$239,500

CIH 340 Mag, '13, 560 hrs......................................................$234,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 950 hrs......................................................$225,000 CIH 340 Mag, '12, 750 hrs......................................................$225,000

CIH 2588, '08, 1450 hrs. ........$ CIH 235 Mag, '13, 265 hrs. ......$179,900

CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1755 hrs. ....$198,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1755 hrs....................................................$198,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1780 hrs....................................................$199,000 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1975 hrs....................................................$197,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2125 hrs....................................................$196,500 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 3600 hrs....................................................$144,900 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 925 hrs......................................................$144,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 200 hrs......................................................$234,500 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 815 hrs......................................................$210,000 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 935 hrs......................................................$210,000 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 1560 hrs....................................................$190,000 CIH 315 Mag, '11, 1440 hrs....................................................$172,500 CIH 310 Mag, '14, 35 hrs........................................................$214,900 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 4545 hrs....................................................$145,500 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1695 hrs....................................................$169,500 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1940 hrs....................................................$164,500 CIH MX305, '06, 2785 hrs ......................................................$129,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 685 hrs......................................................$199,000 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 160 hrs......................................................$209,900

CIH 165 Puma, '10, 5185 hrs ..................................................$62,900 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 1190 hrs ..............................................$89,000 CIH JX95, '06, 3395 hrs ..........................................................$33,500 CIH CX90, '98, 4300 hrs ..........................................................$29,900 CIH 7220, '94, 10735 hrs ........................................................$59,500 CIH 7120, '92, 5740 hrs ..........................................................$57,500 CIH 7120, '88, 8000 hrs ..........................................................$44,900 CIH 5140, '91, 5580 hrs ..........................................................$31,500 Agco Allis 8610, '99, 3715 hrs..................................................$34,000 Challenger MT765B, '06, 1875 hrs ........................................$139,500 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$96,900 JD 8410T, '01, 5655 hrs ..........................................................$85,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1100 hrs ......................................................$231,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1470 hrs ......................................................$225,000 JD 8335RT, '12, 1385 hrs ......................................................$239,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 905 hrs ........................................................$209,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 1600 hrs ......................................................$209,500 Kubota M9660, '13 ..................................................................$41,750 NH 9680, '94, 4855 hrs ............................................................$53,900 NH T8040, '10, 1110 hrs ........................................................$169,500 NH T8010, '08, 2020 hrs ........................................................$119,500 NH 8.360, '11, 2050 hrs ........................................................$180,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ........................................................$117,500 NH T4.75, '13, 510 hrs ............................................................$38,900 NH T5.115, '13, 20 hrs ............................................................$64,900 White 6144F, '95, 940 hrs ........................................................$44,500

TRACTORS 2WD

CIH 9120, '12, 535 hrs. ..........$292,900 CIH 9230T, '13, 205 hrs..........................................................$381,500 CIH 9120, '12, 535 hrs ..........................................................$292,900 CIH 9120, '11, 605 hrs ..........................................................$274,900 CIH 9120, '11, 765 hrs ..........................................................$258,900 CIH 9120T, '11, 1095 hrs........................................................$306,900 CIH 8230, '13, 285 hrs ..........................................................$335,500 CIH 8230, '13, 665 hrs ..........................................................$295,000 CIH 8230, '13, 850 hrs ..........................................................$279,500 CIH 8230, '12, 500 hrs ..........................................................$314,900 CIH 8230, '12, 750 hrs ..........................................................$278,500 CIH 8230T, '12, 1000 hrs........................................................$341,000 CIH 8120, '10, 820 hrs ..........................................................$268,500 CIH 8120, '10, 1215 hrs ........................................................$240,000 CIH 8120, '10, 1240 hrs ........................................................$240,000 CIH 8120, '10, 1275 hrs ........................................................$239,500 CIH 8120, '09, 1195 hrs ........................................................$235,900 CIH 8120, '09, 1415 hrs ........................................................$229,500 CIH 8010, '08, 1350 hrs ........................................................$179,900 CIH 8010, '08, 1480 hrs ........................................................$179,900 CIH 8010, '06, 1945 hrs ........................................................$168,500 CIH 8010, '06, 2125 hrs ........................................................$149,900 CIH 8010, '05, 2260 hrs ........................................................$144,900 CIH 7230, '13, 395 hrs ..........................................................$285,900 CIH 7230, '13, 495 hrs ..........................................................$294,500

CIH 400 Steiger, ‘12, 475 hrs. ....$239,500

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CIH CX90, '98, 4300 hrs. ..........$29,900

CIH 290 Mag, '13, 410 hrs. ......$209,900

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CIH 380 Steiger, '07, 2285 hrs...$180,000 CIH 380 Steiger, '07, 2285 hrs................................................$180,000 CIH 350 Steiger, '12................................................................$228,950 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 795 hrs ............................................$198,000 CIH 335 Steiger, '11, 900 hrs..................................................$184,500 CIH STX275, 3800 hrs ............................................................$105,000 CIH 9380, '99, 4290 hrs ........................................................$104,500 CIH 9370, '00, 6705 hrs ..........................................................$82,000 CIH 9270, '91, 7130 hrs ..........................................................$55,000 CIH 9270, '91, 1100 hrs ..........................................................$57,500 CIH 9250, '93, 3350 hrs ..........................................................$58,000 Cat 75L, '93, 6100 hrs ..............................................................$59,500 Cat 75, '92, 7290 hrs ................................................................$49,000 Challenger 755C, '10, 1535 hrs ..............................................$182,500 Challenger MT855B, '07, 4420 hrs ........................................$210,000 Ford 9480, '94, 3650 hrs ..........................................................$55,000 JD 9560R, '12, 320 hrs ..........................................................$320,000 JD 9620T, '06, 3485 hrs ........................................................$169,500 JD 9620, 04, 3680 hrs ............................................................$165,900

CIH 290 Mag, '13, 410 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 500 hrs......................................................$195,000 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 960 hrs......................................................$179,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 1760 hrs....................................................$169,500 CIH MX285, '04, 1850 hrs ......................................................$110,000 CIH MX285, '04, 4955 hrs ......................................................$106,000 CIH MX285, '04, 7300 hrs ........................................................$87,500 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 2435 hrs....................................................$152,500 CIH MX270, '01, 3200 hrs ........................................................$94,900 CIH MX270, '99, 5030 hrs ........................................................$69,900 CIH MX255, '05, 1870 hrs ......................................................$115,900 CIH MX240, '00, 9295 hrs ........................................................$67,500 CIH MX240, '99, 6970 hrs ........................................................$63,500 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 265 hrs......................................................$179,900 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 675 hrs......................................................$179,500 CIH 235 Mag, '11, 700 hrs......................................................$154,500 CIH 225 Mag, '14, 105 hrs......................................................$169,000 CIH 215 Mag, '08, 1405 hrs....................................................$119,500 CIH MX200, '99, 8900 hrs ........................................................$69,500 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 2100 hrs....................................................$115,000 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3740 hrs....................................................$109,500 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 1930 hrs....................................................$124,500 CIH MX170, '98, 10295 hrs ......................................................$44,500 CIH 200 Puma, '11, 435 hrs ..................................................$139,500

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CIH 95 Farmall, '08, 680 hrs ....................................................$27,000 CIH CX90, '00, 1160 hrs ..........................................................$25,500 CIH 5120, '91, 7205 hrs ..........................................................$12,500 Case 2390, '81, 7000 hrs..........................................................$12,500 Case 970, 6255 hrs ....................................................................$7,500 IH 5088, '81, 12,890 hrs ..........................................................$15,900 IH 986, '80, 5185 hrs................................................................$13,500 IH 706, '65 ..................................................................................$4,750 IH 656, 11,045 hrs......................................................................$6,500 JD 7600, '94, 8000 hrs ............................................................$46,900 JD 5065E, '13, 25 hrs ..............................................................$21,000 JD 4020, '64 ..............................................................................$6,950 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs ..........................................................$35,500

CIH 7230, '12, 570 hrs. ..........$268,900 CIH 7230, '12, 570 hrs ..........................................................$268,900 CIH 7230, '12, 685 hrs ..........................................................$277,900 CIH 7120, '10, 1205 hrs ........................................................$219,900 CIH 7120, '09, 1230 hrs ........................................................$225,900 CIH 7120, '09, 1375 hrs ........................................................$212,500 CIH 7120, '09, 1715 hrs ........................................................$209,500 CIH 7088, '09, 1380 hrs ........................................................$197,900 CIH 7010, '08, 1380 hrs ........................................................$193,500 CIH 7010, '07, 1560 hrs ........................................................$179,900

COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s Ford 1700, 935 hrs ....................................................................$6,950 JD 5083E, '12, 345 hrs ............................................................$36,900 JD 2305, 495 hrs ........................................................................$8,975 JD 855, '96, 2030 hrs ................................................................$8,900 Kubota B750HSD, '02, 1310 hrs ................................................$8,900 Kubota B3000HSDC, '11, 315 hrs ............................................$25,750 Kubota B2710HSD, '04, 1070 hrs ............................................$13,900 Kubota B2620, '10, 85 hrs ........................................................$16,400 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs ..............................................$18,500 Kubota BX2650HSDC, '13, 55 hrs ............................................$34,500 Kubota BX2230, '04, 410 hrs......................................................$8,395 Kubota BX2230, '04, 1985 hrs....................................................$6,500 Kubota L5740HSTC, '08, 1050 hrs ..........................................$33,500 Kubota L5740HSTC, '07, 630 hrs ............................................$34,900 MF 1533, '06, 955 hrs ..............................................................$19,900 NH TC30, '02, 775 hrs ..............................................................$13,900 Artic Cat 700EFI, '11, 1120 hrs ................................................$16,500 Coleman HS500, '13, 85 hrs ......................................................$7,900 Kawasaki 650, '06, 600 hrs ........................................................$4,500 Kubota RTV1100CW, '09, 340 hrs ............................................$17,800 Kubota RTV1100, '08, 105 hrs..................................................$15,500

CIH 6130, '14, 450 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6130, '13, 385 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6130, '13, 390 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6130, '13, 515 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6088, '12, 695 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6088, '11, 375 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6088, '11, 590 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6088, '11, 740 hrs ...............................................

CIH 2588, '08, 1450 hrs .............................................

CIH 2588, '08, 1800 hrs .............................................

CIH 2588, '07, 1225 hrs .............................................

CIH 2588, '07, 1800 hrs .............................................

CIH 2577, '08, 1590 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '05, 2065 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '05, 2365 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '05, 2505 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '05, 3110 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '03, 2425 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '03, 2920 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '03, 3500 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '02, 3035 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '99, 4700 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '99, 4750 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '98, 3295 hrs .............................................

CIH 2388, '98, 5110 hrs .............................................

CIH 2366, '04, 2025 hrs .............................................

CIH 2366, '02, 1920 hrs .............................................

CIH 2366, '02, 2450 hrs .............................................

CIH 2366, '98, 3445 hrs .............................................

CIH 2188, '97, 3805 hrs .............................................

CIH 2188, '96, 3025 hrs .............................................

CIH 2188, '96, 3970 hrs .............................................

CIH 2188, '95, 4285 hrs .............................................

CIH 2188, '95, 4590 hrs .............................................

CIH 1688, '94, 2715 hrs .............................................

CIH 1688, '94, 4465 hrs .............................................

CIH 1688, '93, 3320 hrs .............................................

CIH 1680, '92, 4375 hrs .............................................

CIH 1680, '91, 3760 hrs .............................................

CIH 1680, '91, 4045 hrs .............................................

CIH 1680, '91, 5090 hrs .............................................

IH 1460, '81, 3655 hrs.................................................

IH 1440, '79, 4950 hrs.................................................

IH 1440, '77, 1380 hrs.................................................

IH 1440, 3290 hrs .......................................................

IH 1440, 3885 hrs .......................................................

JD 9870, '09, 1430 hrs ...............................................

JD 9860STS, '07, 1870 hrs .........................................

JD 9760STS, '07, 1975 hrs .........................................

JD 9750, '03, 2320 hrs ...............................................

JD 9610, '98, 4030 hrs ...............................................

CIH 6088, '11, 590 hrs. ..........$205,000

(2) MacDon FD70, 35' Draper..................................sta MacDon 974, 35' Draper .............................................

(8) CIH 2162, 40' Draper ........................................sta (4) CIH 2162, 35' Draper ........................................sta CIH 3020, 35' Beanhead .............................................

CIH 3020, 30' Beanhead .............................................

CIH 3020, 25' Beanhead .............................................

(2) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead ....................................sta (12) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead ..................................sta (7) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead ....................................sta (31) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ....................................st (6) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ......................................st (3) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead....................................st (3) CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead ......................................st Gleaner 525, 25' Beanhead .........................................

JD 930F, 30' Beanhead.................................................

JD 930, 30' Beanhead .................................................

(5) JD 635, 35' Beanhead ........................................sta (3) JD 630F, 30' Beanhead ......................................sta (2) CIH 3412, 12R30 Cornhead ..............................sta CIH 3408 Cornhead .....................................................

CIH 3208, 8R30 Cornhead ...........................................

CIH 3206, 6R30 Cornhead ...........................................

(12) CIH 2612 Cornhead..........................................sta (12) CIH 2608, 8R30 Cornhead ..............................sta CIH 2606C Cornhead ...................................................

CIH 2408, 8R30 Cornhead ...........................................

CIH 2212 Cornhead .....................................................

CIH 2208 Cornhead .....................................................

CIH 2206, 6R30 Cornhead ...........................................

CIH 12R22 Cornhead ...................................................

(9) CIH 1083 Cornhead..............................................st (7) CIH 1063 Cornhead..............................................st (2) CIH 1044 Cornhead..............................................st (2) IH 963, 6R30 Cornhead........................................st (2) IH 863, 6R30 Cornhead........................................st

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FORAGE EQUIPMENT Continued

JD 7500, '04, 2840 hrs. ..........$145,000 JD 690 Cornhead ......................................................................$98,500 (2) Claas 6 Row Cornhead ......................................starting at $15,500 JD 688 Cornheaad ....................................................................$24,500 JD 686, 6R30 Cornhead............................................................$39,500 JD 678, 8R30 Cornhead............................................................$62,500 JD 3R30 Cornhead......................................................................$3,200 Kemper 6008 Cornhead ............................................................$51,500 (2) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ....................................starting at $19,500 NH RI450 Cornhead ..................................................................$32,000 NH 360N6 Cornhead ................................................................$16,900 NH 3PN Cornhead ......................................................................$8,500

FALL TILLAGE

CIH 870, 26' Subsoiler ............ $82,500 Claas 960, '12, 825 hrs. ..........$334,000 Claas 980, '09, 1055 hrs ........................................................$285,000 Claas 980, '09, 1860 hrs ........................................................$275,000 Claas 980, '08, 2730 hrs ........................................................$220,000 Claas 980, '08, 1145 hrs ........................................................$289,000 Claas 970, '08, 1875 hrs ........................................................$239,000 Claas 960, '12, 825 hrs ..........................................................$334,000 Claas 960, '10, 1950 hrs ........................................................$275,000 Claas 960, '09, 1650 hrs ........................................................$285,000 Claas 960, '08, 3710 hrs ........................................................$185,000 Claas 900, '09, 1880 hrs ........................................................$239,000 Claas 900, '08, 4000 hrs ........................................................$149,500 Claas 900, '05, 3240 hrs ........................................................$198,000 Claas 900, '01, 3975 hrs ........................................................$118,000 Claas 900, '01, 4200 hrs ........................................................$125,000 Claas 880, '99, 4720 hrs ..........................................................$74,000 Claas 880, '96, 1285 hrs ..........................................................$78,000 Claas 870, '07, 1875 hrs ........................................................$172,500 Claas 870, '03, 2865 hrs ........................................................$168,500 Claas 870, '03, 2900 hrs ........................................................$156,000 Claas 860, '00, 5100 hrs ..........................................................$79,900 JD 7800, '05, 3870 hrs ..........................................................$149,500 JD 7780, '13, 365 hrs ............................................................$356,000 JD 7500, '04, 2840 hrs ..........................................................$145,000 NH FX58, '01, 3665 hrs ............................................................$69,900 NH FX38, '01, 2120 hrs ............................................................$78,000 (2) CIH FXH300 PT Forg Harv..................................starting at $31,000 Gehl CB1265 PT Forg Harv ........................................................$5,000 (2) JD 3975 PT Forg Harv........................................starting at $16,500 NH FP240 PT Forg Harv............................................................$18,500 (2) NH FP230 PT Forg Harv ....................................starting at $18,500 NH 900 Forg Harv ......................................................................$6,500 NH 890 PT Forg Harv..................................................................$2,500 Claas DD520 Disc Hayhead ......................................................$39,500 (4) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ..................................starting at $14,500 (15) Claas PU380 Hayhead ......................................starting at $12,000 Claas PU300 Hayhead ................................................................$8,900 (2) JD 645C Hayhead ..............................................starting at $19,500 (2) JD 630A, 10' Hayhead ..........................................................$8,000 NH 366W Hayhead......................................................................$8,500 NH 355W Hayhead......................................................................$8,000 NH 340W Hayhead......................................................................$5,000 CIH HDX3R Cornhead ................................................................$9,500 (6) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead................................starting at $110,000 (5) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead..................................starting at $73,000 (3) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead..................................starting at $59,000 (12) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead..........................starting at $15,500 Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead ....................................................$42,000 (5) Claas RU450 Cornhead ......................................starting at $26,000

(5) CIH 870, 26' Subsoiler ......................................starting at $75,500 (18) CIH 870, 22' Subsoiler ....................................starting at $56,500 (11) CIH 870, 18' Subsoiler ....................................starting at $55,000 CIH MRX690 Subsoiler ............................................................$22,900 CIH 9300 Subsoiler ..................................................................$43,500 CIH 6800 Subsoiler ....................................................................$8,500 CIH 6750, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................................................$17,500 CIH 2500 Subsoiler ....................................................................$8,500 (5) CIH 730B Subsoiler............................................starting at $13,425 (18) CIH 730C Subsoiler..........................................starting at $23,000 CIH 530B Subsoiler ..................................................................$17,500 DMI 730B, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..................................................$17,500 (2) DMI 730, 17.5' Subsoiler .................................. starting at $10,500 DMI 530B Subsoiler..................................................................$16,900 (5) DMI 530, 12.5' Subsoiler ..................................starting at $12,900 Brillion LCS5-2 Subsoiler..........................................................$10,900 Brillion 5 Shank Subsoiler ..........................................................$4,000 Glencoe SS7400 Subsoiler........................................................$11,800 JD 2700, '13, 9S24 Subsoiler ..................................................$37,500 JD 2720, 22.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$67,000 (2) JD 2700, '12, 9S24 Subsoiler ............................starting at $35,900 JD 2700, '07, 9S24 Subsoiler ..................................................$20,100 JD 2700, '05, 9S24 Subsoiler ..................................................$21,300 JD 2700, '04, 9S24 Subsoiler ..................................................$20,900 JD 2700, '01, 9S24 Subsoiler ..................................................$18,820 JD 2700, '10, 7S30 Subsoiler ..................................................$28,500 JD 2700, '09, 7S30 Subsoiler ..................................................$26,500 JD 2700, '07, 7S30 Subsoiler ..................................................$25,950 JD 2700, '06, 7S30 Subsoiler ..................................................$21,700 (2) JD 2700, '04, 7S30 Subsoiler ............................starting at $17,900

CIH 870, 22' Subsoiler..............$73,500

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“Where Farm and Family Meet”

arting at $59,900 .............$38,500 arting at $52,500 arting at $58,900 .............$39,500 .............$29,500 .............$29,500 arting at $39,500 arting at $22,500 arting at $16,500 tarting at $5,900 tarting at $4,900 tarting at $5,700 tarting at $3,500 ...............$8,250 ...............$8,900 ...............$5,400 arting at $16,500 arting at $19,900 arting at $58,500 .............$44,900 .............$42,900 .............$32,500 arting at $54,900 arting at $49,500 .............$53,000 .............$37,500 .............$39,500 .............$26,500 .............$19,500 .............$17,500 tarting at $5,500 tarting at $7,000 tarting at $5,000 tarting at $2,995 tarting at $1,500

FORAGE EQUIPMENT Bob Joubert • East - (507) 402-3147 Randy Olmscheid • West - (320) 583-6014

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(2) IH 844, 4R36 Cornhead........................................starting at $2,200 Agco 836 Cornhead ..................................................................$15,995 Clarke 1820, 18R20 Cornhead ..................................................$39,900 Clarke 822, 8R22 Cornhead ......................................................$15,000 Drago 18R22 Cornhead ..........................................................$135,500 (2) Drago 18R20 Cornhead....................................starting at $110,000 (5) Drago 12R30 Cornhead......................................starting at $51,500 (7) Drago 12R22 Cornhead......................................starting at $45,000 (3) Drago 12R20 Cornhead......................................starting at $69,500 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ............................................................$65,500 Drago 10R22 Cornhead ............................................................$60,000 (27) Drago 8R30 Cornhead......................................starting at $27,500 (11) Drago 6R30 Cornhead......................................starting at $17,900 Fantini 8R30 Cornhead..............................................................$24,500 Geringhoff 12R30 Cornhead ....................................................$71,500 Geringhoff RD1600B Cornhead ................................................$93,500 Geringhoff Roto Disc Cornhead ................................................$21,500 Harvestec 4308C, 8R30 Cornhead ............................................$27,500 Harvestec 4212C Cornhead ......................................................$38,500 Harvestec 2260 Cornhead ........................................................$19,900 Harvestec 430C, 8R30 Cornhead ..............................................$29,000 (3) Harvestec 8R30 Cornhead..................................starting at $16,500 JD 1293, 12R30 Cornhead........................................................$27,000 (2) JD 1290, 12R20 Cornhead ................................starting at $39,500 JD 693 Cornhead ......................................................................$15,500 (2) JD 643, 6R30 Cornhead ......................................starting at $5,500 JD 6R22 Cornhead......................................................................$2,500 JD 612C Cornhead ....................................................................$75,000 (3) JD 608C, 8R30 Cornhead ..................................starting at $48,500 JD 606C, 6R30 Cornhead ........................................................$57,900

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BRENT #644 Wagon (650 Bu) 1083 cornhead field ready. FOR SALE: Complete set of like new knives for 15' w/ Fenders Like New. DMI $5,000/OBO (or best offer) Artsway or Sunmaster 5 Shank #530B w/ 3 Bar (320) 250-2268 stalk shredder. Also pulHarrow (Hyd Separately leys, gearbox and PTO '98 JD 9610 Up & Down) (98) Well FOR SALE: shaft. (715)671-3142 combine, 2200/3300 hrs, 20.8 Maintained Very Good. 319x 38 duals, long auger, level 347-6138 Can Deliver FOR SALE: IH 720, 6x18 onland, through shop, field land plow, nice! $5,500. ready, running now, 320-249-8556 FOR SALE: '05 JD 9660STS $42,000.

Heads available. combine, 3238 eng/1920sep Delivery possible. See picFOR SALE: JD 12-22 Cornhrs, 20.8x42 duals, PWRD, tures at www.woodfordag.com head, poly snouts, hyd deck big unload auger, high cap (507)430-5144 plates, new chains and feeder house, Y&M, single sprockets last year, drive pt hookup, $99,000; (2) BII FOR SALE: 15' Artsway shafts, wedge kit, 300 bu gravity boxes, stalk shredder, several new $12,500. (507) 430-5144 $2,000/ea. 320-510-0468 bearings, like new knives.

(715)671-3142 FOR SALE: New Idea 324 corn picker 2RW, 12R huskFOR SALE: '82 L-2 Gleaner FOR SALE: CIH 2206 corning, very good; (2) Farm combine, 3558 eng hrs, 2580 head, hyd. deck plates, King 160 bu gravity boxes; sep hrs, 630A black cornplastic snouts, low acres, Feterl 8x50 PTO auger; JD head, LM 20' bean head, very nice; CIH 2606 chop4R rotary hoe; Walker shedded, good cond, field ping cornhead, nice. 507throw hay rack.320-583-0160 ready, tires very good, has 530-8875 ext on grain tank.

Grain dryer 580 GT Tox-O$9,500/OBO. 507-381-0771 Wic, good condition, $3,000 cash only. (651)674-8231

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23 Ft Landoll Heavy Disc (2008) (Low Acres) Front Blades 23” Rear 23 1/2”.

DMI 5 Shank 530B EcoloTiger w/ Leveler Hyd (Up & Down On Harrow) Both Very Good. JD #712 9 Shk Disc Chisel Real Good. 319347-2349 BRENT CPC 5 Shank Disk Ripper, (Well Maintained) Real Good.

HINIKER (2005) #1700 Shredder, (830) (Original Hammers) (Hoods Perfect) Very Good. 319-347-6138 FOR SALE: 2 Melroe 911 auto reset trailer type plows, 5x18s & 5x16s; also, 2-18.4x38 tractor tires & duals. 320-760-5622 FOR SALE: Case IH 3900 Disk30 cushion gang, all new 22 blades & trunnion bearings last year, field ready, $22,000. (507)430-5144

FOR SALE: Alloway-Woods FOR SALE: '06 JD 2700 ripper, 7 shk, 24” spacing, exc.

20 stalk shredderpull type, shape, not worn, field $7,500. (507)430-5144 ready, $10,500. 507-380-1894

ANYWHERE We buy damaged corn and grain any condition - wet or dry TOP DOLLAR We have vacs and trucks CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC 800-205-5751

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‘13 CIH Magnum 340, luxury cab, cab susp., suspended front axle, 18 spd. transm., 5 remotes, 480/80R50 duals, front duals, wgts., 3 pt. w/quick hitch, 1000 PTO only, 470 hrs, Warranty ..$158,500 ‘10 JD 608C Stalkmaster 8x30 chopping cornhead......................................................$36,000 ‘11 JD 8285R, powershift, 1300 front axle, 480/80R46 duals, 420/90R30 single fronts, wgts., 60 GPM hyd. pump, 5 remotes, 2820 hrs., Powertrain Warranty until June 2015 ........$136,500 ‘12 NH BR7090, specialty crop round baler, net wrap, repossession, missing monitor & Front half of PTO shaft............................................As Is $15,000 ‘13 NH BR7090, round baler, twine wrap only, 466 bales ....................................................$16,500 ‘14 JD 825i Gator, power steering, bed lift, 15 hrs. ........................................................$12,900 ‘11 JD Gator 825i, bed lift, 300 hrs. ..............$8,750

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

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NEW GREAT PLAINS

Turbo-Max's 18-24-30-35 Ft Alfalfa Round Bales 90 ON HAND, (2) Rental R.F.V. 19% protein. Good Units Available 12-15-40'; Beef Hay. (218)689-6675 Also Great Plains TurboChisels 7-9-11-13 Shank On Baleage 4x5 135 RSV, 21% protein, 30%-55% moisture.

Hand Other Sizes to 23 Shk Lower quality also. $60 per www.albusemanind.com bale.

Volume discounts.

319-347-6282 Let It Ring 1000 available. 715-926-3769 Deliver Anywhere Big squares and round bales, grassy type hay, for sale.

218-391-3031.

Affordable WANTED: White 12R30” Trucking planter. 612-219-6287 Machinery Wanted

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Farmsite with Feedlot in Sibley County, MN

5 Bedroom House, 2 Bath, 2-Car Garage • Loafing Shed – 60’x326’, monoslope roof • 6-Pen Feedlot – with combination headlocks and H-bunks • Machine Shed – 50’x80’ • Currently 400 AU – expandable to 599 AU, on 11 acres

Contact: 507-647-3518 or tntdorff7@gmail.com

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WANTED AND FOR SALE Dairy Quality Alfalfa ALL TYPES of hay & Tested big squares & round straw. Also buying corn, bales, delivered from South wheat & oats. Western Hay Dakota John Haensel (605) available. Fox Valley Alfal351-5760 fa Mill. 920-853-3554 Dairy quality western alfalfa, big squares or small Straw & grass hay in large squares, delivered in semi rounds & 3x3x8s. Net loads. Clint Haensel Wrapped. Delivered in semi (605) 310-6653 loads. Call Tim 320-221-2085 FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, 4x6 055 rounds, first cutting, good Dairy beef hay, $90/ton. Can haul WANTED TO BUY: Dairy 34 bales at a time. $4 loadheifers and cows. 320-235ed mile. 218-926-5666 2664 FOR SALE: Bean straw large & small square bales. 5IQ Surge Westfalla milker 507-276-0420 units, like new, reasonable.

(715)797-3262 or (715)797FOR SALE: Large quantity 4190 of round bales and big square bales of grass hay. FOR SALE: Calf Blankets Also wrapped wet bales.

Thinsulate lining, $23, QuiltDelivery available by semi. ed lining, $21. Buy 10 get 1 507-210-1183 FREE. Papoose Creek Farm, 12200 Cty C, BRF, Grass Hay: Large rounds WI 54615 9-16% protein @ 1200#/bale.

1100 tons FOR SALE: Holstein springavailable. Delivery availing heifers, some close up, able. Quality tested. Call top quality. 320-594-2763 Grant. (507) 430-0607 FOR SLE: Parlor cows & tie Hay For Sale: All types of stall cows. 715-928-3526 hay and straw. Big square, WANTED TO BUY! USED small square. round bales.

BULK MILK COOLER Also, buy hay. (715)829-3547 ALL SIZES. 920-867-3048 Premium tested, high protein, high RFV alfalfa WANTED TO BUY: Quality herds & heifers. Buy, Sell, square, wrapped baleage.

Lease. Also free stall and Delivered by truckload. tie stall herds available.

Call Wes at Red River For(715)579-7200 age. 866-575-7562

HARVEST INTERNATIONAL AUGERS

H 13-62, 72, 82, 92, 102, 112 H 10-62, 72, 82 T 10-32, 42, 52, 62

WHEATHEART AUGERS

16-82 through 16-112

COMBINE HEAD MOVERS

Renegade 25’ & 30’ - 4 Wheel Harvest International 35’, 40’ & 45’

E-Z TRAIL GRAIN WAGONS

400 bushel - 3 On Hand

AZLAND FUEL TRAILERS

500 w/Extended Platform........$7,300 300 gal. skid type ....................$3,600

ENDURAPLAS NURSE TANKS

1100 gal., 6.5 Honda & hoses ................................................$5,750

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WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 10 Long Yearlings, 100% grass fed beef feeder cattle. 715-821-1975 FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625 FOR SALE: 2 Purebred Polled Hereford heifers, born April 2014, show quality. 320-796-0000 Spicer MN FOR SALE: Purebred Black Angus bulls, calf ease & good disposition. 320-5983790 Looking for up to 40 bred beef cows or pairs, might consider a few more. Also looking for this year's beef calves. (218)391-3031 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467

SKID STEER PALLET FORKS

WALCO 48”, 3700# pallet forks $600

AGRI-COVER

Electric Tarp Conversion with remote .......... On Hand $1,699 Electric Hopper Conversion with remote ............On Hand $1,999

WOODFORD WELDING BALE RACKS

18’ - 23’ - 28’

AZLAND SEED TENDERS

2 Box, 4 Box, Skid Type available

STROBEL SEED TENDERS

2 Box, BT-200, BT-300

SEED SHUTTLE SEED TENDERS

SS-290, SS-400, SS-500

KOYKER LOADERS & PRODUCTS

585 Loader - On Hand ............$6,995

*************** USED EQUIPMENT ***************

EZ Trail 860 grain cart, red, Like New ..............................$17,500 J & M 350 bu. wagon ..............$2,700 Westfield 1371 auger w/swing hopper walker, PTO ..............$8,500 Top Air 12”x30’ belt conveyor, electric ..................................$1,800 ‘07 Mandako 50’ Landroller ..$22,000 ‘13 Maschio 12 wheel high capacity rake, Like New ......................$8,500 ‘13 SS-400 seed tender, scale, self-loading conveyor ........$24,500 White 6700, 18R22” planter, herb, LF, row cleaners ........$16,500

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‘11 CIH 260 Magnum tractor, loaded ................................$153,000 ‘93 NH 8770 tractor, new eng. ............................................$55,000 ‘98 JD 9610 combine, 2200 hrs. ............................................$42,500 JD 12-22 CH, 12R-22” hyd. deck plates ..................................$13,000 JD 930, 30’ flex head................$4,750 JD 510 ripper, 7-shank ..........$12,500 IH 720 plow, AR on land, 7-18” ..............................................$5,500 CIH 3900, 30’ disk ..................$22,000 Alloway-Woods 20’ stalk shredder, pull type ................................$7,500

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FOR SALE: IH 720 7-18 onAll kinds of New & Used land plow, only has had 3 farm equipment – disc chissets of plow spears, new els, field cults, planters, tires, high clearance, big soil finishers, cornheads, beam, $5,500. (507) 430feed mills, discs, balers, 5144 haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 FOR SALE: JD 510 7 shank disk ripper, exc blades & Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, points, field ready, $8,500.

Glencoe 7400; Field Cults (507)430-5144 under 30': JD 980, small grain carts & gravity boxes Intl 7-18's trailer type plow, 300-400 bu. Finishers under AR, w/coulters; also, JD 520', clean 4 & 6R stalk chop18's plow, trailer type. 320pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 760-5622 flex heads; JD 643 cornheads Must be clean; JD Used parts for IH 720 corn planters, 4-6-8 row. plows, toggle/auto reset.

715-299-4338 ½ price of new or less.

We ship anywhere.

Feed Seed Hay 050 Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger Lg square rye straw, clean, (715)250-1617 dry and inside. Also winter rye seed. (715)505-7185

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LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS

ELITE SERIES ROTA-DISC CORNHEADS GENERATIONS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION

1) Slices stalks vertically with 15 serrated discs. No swing blades 2) Ground speed and moister have very little effect on material size.

3) Much lower horse power requirements than competition.

4) Corn head driven with drive shafts and gear boxes. No chain and sprockets like the competition.

5) Aluminum alloy gear boxes to reduce weight and dissipate heat.

6) Self-tightening gathering chains.

7) Double acting stripper plates with welding on hardened edge.

8) Large diameter auger that turn slower, reducing ear loss.

9) Corn stalk stubble in field is splintered to reduce tire damage if driven over. #1 Dealer 10) Optional Integrated Crop Sweeper and End Row Augers for improved crop. in the USA

WILLMAR FARM CENTER Willmar, MN Phone 320-235-8123

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HAY SPECIALS ‘12 NH 7450, 12’, disc mower conditioner ..................................$27,900 ‘14 MF DM1308 disc mower, 8’ ......................................................$7,750 ‘14 MF DM1361 disc mower, 10’ ..................................................$10,625 ‘14 MF 1375 disc mower conditioner, 15’ ....................................$35,850 ‘14 MF 1358, 8.4’, disc mower........................................................$9,750 ‘14 MF 1361, disc mower, 3 pt, w/tine condit. ............................$16.250 MF 1372, disc mower conditioner, 12’..........................................$29,750 ‘14 MF 1308 disc mower, 8’ ............................................................$7,750 Bale King 2881 bale processor, RH discharge............................$16,700 ‘89 MF 200 windrower, cab, 14’ auger head w/condit...................$9,950 ‘12 MF 2856 baler w/kicker, w/net & twine wrap ........................$30,500

TRACTORS

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• ‘14 MF 4610, cab, 99 hp., ldr.

• ‘13 MF 8690, 340 hp.

• ‘13 MF 7626, 240 hp.

• ‘13 MF 7624, 225 hp.

• (2) ‘14 MF 6616, MFD, cab w/ldr.

• ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 400 hrs.

• ‘14 MF 1754 Compact, MFD, w/ldr., hydro • MF GC1705, MFD w/60” deck • 18.4-38 duals off JD 4440, 75% rubber

• ‘86 MF 8560, 4941 hrs.

• ‘95 CIH 2188, 3219 hrs.

• ‘97 Gleaner R62, duals, 2888/2052 hrs.

• ‘92 Gleaner R62, 4210/2643 hrs.

GRAIN HANDLING

• Brandt augers: 8x35, 8x40, 8x47, 8x62, 10x35 • ‘02 Brandt 8x62, SC, PTO • Brandt 8x45, 18 hp. Briggs • ‘11 Hutchinson 10x61 • (3) Brandt 1070XL swing hoppers • Brandt 1080XL swing hopper • ‘13 Buhler 1282 swing CORN HEADS hopper • ‘09 Geringhoff 1822RD • Brandt 1390 swing hopper • ‘09 Geringhoff 1820RD, XL & HP w/reel • Brandt 20 Series drive over • (2) Geringhoff 1622RD deck • (9) Geringhoff 1222RD • Brandt, 1515LP, 1535LP, • (5) Geringhoff 1220RD 1535TD, 1545LP, 1575, 1585 • ‘08 Geringhoff 830NS grain belts • (9) Geringhoff 830RD • Brandt 7500HP grain vac.

• ‘13 Geringhoff 822RD • ‘03 Brandt 4500 EX, grain • (4) Geringhoff 630RD vac.

• ‘12 CIH 2608, chopping • ‘04 Gleaner 1222, GVL poly • Parker 839 grain cart • Parker 1048 grain cart, tarp, • ‘84 JD 843, LT 900 tires, 1000 bu.

• ‘96 JD 893, KR, HDP • A&L 850S grain cart, • ‘96 JD 693, reg. rolls 850 bu.

• JD 822 KR • ‘08 Unverferth 5000 • JD 622, GVL poly • ‘05 Demco 650 gravity box COMBINES • ‘05 Parker 625 gravity box • ‘11 MF 9250, flex draper, 35’ • Parker 165-B gravity box • ‘13 MF 9540 RWA, duals • Parker 1020 seed tender • MF 9540, RWA, duals HAY & LIVESTOCK • ‘07 MF 9790, RWA, duals, • Roto-Grind 760T bale 1440/1001 hrs. grinder • ‘91 MF 8570, RWA, 5007 hrs.

• Kodiak SD72, SD60 rotary

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cutter Everest 5700 finish mower Sitrex RP2, RP5, 3 pt. rakes Sitrex 12-whl rakes on cart JD #5, sickle mower Chandler 14’ litter spreaders, 26’ & 22’

MISCELLANEOUS

• Degelman 7200, 6000HD & R570P rock pickers • Degelman RD320 rock digger • Degelman LR7645 & LR7651 Land Rollers - Rental Units • Degelman 5’ skidsteer buckets • JD 520 stalk chopper, high speed • Loftness 20’ stalk chopper, SM • Loftness 240 stalk chopper • Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper • JD 520 press drill, 20’ • Maurer HT42, HT38, HT32 & HT28 header trailers • WRS 30’ header trailers • SB Select 108 snowblowers, 540 & 1000 PTO • Lucke 8’, snowblower • Loftness 96” & 84” snowblowers

TILLAGE

• Sunflower 1550-50, 1435-36 & 1435-21 discs • Sunflower 5035-36, 5056-49 & 5056-63 field cultivators • Sunflower 4311-14, 441207, 4412-05 disc rippers • Sunflower 4511-15 disc chisel • Sunflower 4212-13 coulter chisel

‘10 CIH 435 Quad, 575 hrs.

- $269,500 ‘09 CIH 385, 1000 hrs. - $189,500 ‘14 CIH 550 Quad Trak, 475 hrs.

- $330,000 NEW CIH 500 Quad - Call for Special Price ‘11 CIH 315 w/Soucy tracks, 550 hrs. - $239,500 ‘05 CIH 500 Quad w/PTO, 2350 hrs. - $209,000 ‘12 CIH Puma 130 CVT, 380 hrs.

- $89,500

‘07 CIH 1200, 16 row, bulk full - $69,500 ‘08 JD 1760, 12-30 - $39,500

HARVEST

‘11 CIH 7120, 339 hrs.

- $249,500 ‘10 CIH 7088, 528 hrs. - $219,500 ‘08 CIH 7010, 954 hrs.

- $179,500 ‘04 CIH 2388 RWA - $99,500 ‘10 CIH 2608 chopping head - $59,500 ‘93 1666 - $22,500 ‘91 1680 - $19,900 2166 - $41,900 PLANTERS & TILLAGE ‘95 ‘99 - $69,500 CIH 7 shank auto ripper - $4,850 ‘02 2388 1020, 25’ - $9,500 CIH 530B w/lead shanks (red) ‘03 1020, 30’ - $8,500 - $18,500 ‘01 2208 $18,500 CIH 730C - $26,500 J&M 620 cart - $14,500 CIH 870, 18’ w/reel - $51,500 Brent 420 cart - $7,450

RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN

FOR SALE: 3 Columbia ewes 1 ½ yr old, $75/ea. 952465-7974 FOR SALE: Suffolk ram lambs, (2)-3 yr old Suffolk rams. Big & lots of muscle.

507-445-3317 Leave message.

Sheep/Goat Sale Sunday Nov. 9, UWRF Mann Valley Farm, Viewing at 9:00Noon Sale at 12:30. Bred Ewes, Ewe Lambs, Yearling Ewes, Rams, Goats, Used Equipment. Sponsored by Pierce County 4-H Sheep Committee, Consign $15/head - No commission.

For more information contact John Bazille at 715-6849529 piercecty4hsheep@yahoo.com

Swine

Visit our Web Site at http://www.caseih.com

HARVEST SPECIALS

‘13 JD S670, 440 hrs., Premium cab, CM w/hi-torque rev., 26’ auger, 20.8x42’s w/duals, chopper, Service Program completed, POWERGARD WARRANTY ..........................$239,500 ‘13 JD 635F, Hydra-Flex, Used One Season ....................................$29,500 ‘13 JD 606C Stalkmaster, chopping cornhead, HHS, Row-Sense, 700 acres ........................................$48,500 ‘11 JD 8285R, MFWD, 1375 hrs., IVT, ILS, 60 gal. hyd. pump w/4-remotes, 480/50R50’s w/duals, 380/80R38’s w/duals, POWERGARD WARRANTY ..............................................$172,500 ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom plow, auto reset, 10 coulters, low acres! $36,500

M.S. Diversified monte@ms-diversified.com

Fairfax, MN

800-432-3565 • 320-894-6560 www.ms-diversified.com

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Compart's total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines.

Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable.

All are stress free & PRRS free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make 'em Grow! Comparts Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: 877-441-2627

507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage

Case IH and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC

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REMINDER EARLY DEADLINE for CLASSIFIED LINE ADS

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our ‘deadline’ for the November 28th issue is Thursday, November 20th at Noon

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Pets & Supplies

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ABCA Border Collie pups, tough working cow-dog parents, 1st shots, slick coat, guarantee livestock intensity, $350. 715-642-1966 Cars & Pickups

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FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 dsl engines, transmissions & parts. All years new & used. 320-583-0881 Trucks & Trailers

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Are you interested in going on a 15 day Trip to Greece & Italy including a Mediterranean Cruise from 3/10 to 3/24, 2015?

Call Jim Anderson, Belgrade @ 320-2543598 or Marty Gjerde, Brooten @ 320-295-1435 for more details and prices.

'93 Kenworth semi, 60 Detroit, 10 spd., $6,500; '84 InOne call does it all! t'l grain truck, Cummins eng., 19' box & hoist, $8,500' With one phone call, you can place your classified ad in '92 Int'l 3406, 10 spd., 20' The Land, Farm News, box & hoist, $16,000. 320-587AND The Country Today.

6301 Call The Land for more Grain Truck. '85 Ford F-800, info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-6573208 Cat, 13spd LL Road4665.

Ranger, twin screw, air brakes, 18' box & hoist, 580 bu, $14,900. 715-878-9858

TILLAGE

Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ....................CALL Sunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ..........................$29,500 Wilrich 957, 7-shank ......................................$18,500 Wilrich 513, 5-shank, Demo ..............................CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/bskt.........................$54,500 ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..................................$52,500 ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..................................$34,500 CIH 4900, 46.5’ ..............................................$12,500 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar ............................$38,900

SKIDSTEERS

NEW NH skidsteers on hand ............................CALL ‘11 NH 225 h/a, loaded ..................................$38,900 NH L170 cab, New Rubber ................................CALL JD 125 ..............................................................$6,500

PLANTERS

Hwy 24 - Litchfield 877-693-4333

KANSUN 1025 215, LP, 1 PH BEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM

We carry a full line of Behlen & Delux dryer parts; Mayrath and Hutch auger parts.

Large inventory of Welda sprockets, hubs, bearings, chains & pulleys

1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726

www.haugimp.com

‘13 JD 6115D, 254 hrs, MFWD, 115 hp, 18.4x38, 2 hyds ..................$60,500

‘12 JD 6125R, 350 hrs, MFWD, 138 hp, 460-85R38, 3 hyds., loader. ....$108,000

‘13 JD 7200R, 411 hrs, MFWD, 200 hp, 380-90R50, duals, 4 hyds........$177,000

‘12 JD 7230R, 790 hrs, MFWD, 230 hp, 480-80R46, duals, 4 hyds........$179,900

‘99 JD 7410, 4700 hrs, MFWD, 120 hp, 18.4x38, 2 hyds, loader ......$65,000

‘04 JD 9420, 3375 hrs, 4WD, 425 hp, 710-70R42, duals, 4 hyds ......$170,000

‘13 JD 9560R, 615 hrs, 4WD, 560 hp, 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds ......$330,000

‘13 JD 9560RT 414 hrs, Track, 560 hp, 36” belts, 4 hyds ................$345,000

‘13 Cat Challenger 832 hrs, Track, 285 hp, 30” belts, 5 hyds $247,500

‘10 JD 9770STS, 781 hrs, 531 sep hrs, RWA, duals ............................$289,000

‘13 JD S660, 254 hrs, 162 sep hrs, AWD, 710-70R38 ..........$330,000

‘12 JD S670, 165 hrs, 158 sep hrs, 650-85R38, AWD, duals..........$340,000

‘91 JD 610 Chisel Plow, 23’, 3” shovels ........$9,500

‘09 JD 2410 Chisel Plow, 46’ ........................$52,000

‘11 JD 637 Disk, 26.5’, hyd wing control ..........$42,500

‘13 JD 2625 Disk, 33’7” folding harrow ......$65,000

‘09 JD 2700 Mulch Ripper, 5-shank, 10” points ..............................$29,900

‘11 Wishek Disk, 26’, rotary scrapers ......$54,500

‘13 JD 3710 Plow, 8-bottom, coulter ..$34,500

‘13 Salford 8212 Plow, 12-bottom, 18”......$57,500

‘13 Salford 8214 Plow, 14-bottom ............$63,000

‘12 Salford RTS30, 30’, grease bank, harrow ..............................$55,900

‘12 Salford 570, 50’ ............................$110,500

‘01 JD 220 Shredder, 20’, 4-wheels, pull-type ..............................$12,500

JD 120 Shredder, 4-wheels, 1000 PTO ................................$8,900

‘12 Killbros 1311 Cart, 1300 bu., 22” double auger ..............................$52,000

‘09 Killbros 1185 Cart, 850 bu., 17” corner auger ..............................$22,500

‘02 Unverferth GC-7200 Auger, 750 bu. ......$15,900

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White 6100, 12-30 w/twin row ......................$18,500 ‘09 JD 1790, 24-20” w/liq. Esets 20-20 ......$105,000 JD 1780, 24-20, 3 bus., res 20-20......................CALL

COMBINES

CALL FOR PRE-HARVEST SPECIAL PRICING AND FINANCE NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ......................CALL (2) Fantini pre-owned 8-30 chopping CH..........CALL ‘10 Gleaner R66, Loaded....................JUST TRADED ‘11 Gleaner S77 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ‘03 Gleaner R75, Loaded ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals ‘96 Gleaner R62 w/CDF rotor exc.

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW Salford RTS units ......................................CALL NEW Salford Plows ............................................CALL NEW Unverferth seed tenders....................ON HAND NEW Westfield augers ......................................CALL NEW Rem 2700 vac............................................CALL NEW Hardi sprayers ..........................................CALL NEW Riteway rollers ..........................................CALL NEW Lorenz snowblowers ................................CALL NEW Batco conveyors ......................................CALL NEW Brent wagons & grain carts ......................CALL NEW E-Z Trail seed wagons ..............................CALL NEW rock buckets & pallet forks...................... CALL REM 2700, Rental ..............................................CALL Unverferth 8000 grain cart ................................CALL Kinze 1050 w/duals ............................................CALL Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ ........................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers ..........................................CALL

(DMI Parts Available)

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00, Sat. 7:30-Noon www.smithsmillimp.com

Paal

Neil

Hiko

Felix

Dave

Jared

Ron

Matt

www.haugimp.com

Cal

Adam

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

NEW White planters ..........................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ........................$97,500 ‘10 White 8186, 16-30 w/3 bu. ....................COMING White 6222, 12-30, front fold ........................$29,500 White 6122, 12-30 ..........................................$16,500

USED DRYERS

DELUX 10’ MODEL 2515, LP/NG, 1 PH, 300 BPH DELUX 20’ MODEL 6030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 600 BPH

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USED TRACTORS

NEW NH T9.565, 4WD ........................................CALL NEW NH T9.505, 4WD........................................CALL NEW NH T8.300, FWA ........................................CALL NEW NH T7.200, FWA ........................................CALL NEW Massey 7620, FWA....................................CALL NEW Massey 6615, FWA ..................................CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ....................................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ....................................CALL NEW Versatile 305, FWA ....................................CALL ‘98 NH 8970, SS..................................................CALL ‘96 NH 8970, SS..................................................CALL NH TD5050 w/loader ......................................$42,500 NH TV6070 bi-directional ..............................$87,500 Versatile 895, 4WD..........................................$21,500

USED DELUX DRYERS

E Hwy 12 - Willmar 800-428-4467

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FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent selection.

Raised outside. Exc herd health. No PRSS. Delivery avail. 320-568-2225

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54” aluminum Snow Sport snow plow; '04 Titan AirFlo spreader, exc cond; Lawn or Golf Course sod; C-Allis tractor, complete OH w/ belly mower. 320-283-5285 or 320-808-0937

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‘06 CIH 245, MFWD, 5100 hrs., 4 hyd. valves, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” ‘13 JD 9560R, 370 hrs., 520x46 triples, tires & duals ..............................$77,000 5 hyd., hi-flow ..........................$242,000 ‘13 Kubota M.135GX, MFWD, 550 hrs., ‘12 JD 9560RT, 799 hrs., 36” tracks, cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd.

1000 PTO, 5 hyd., hi-flow ........$259,000 w/Kubota loader w/joystick ........$67,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 685 hrs., 800x38” tires COMBINES & duals, 5 hyd., HID lights........$240,000 ‘12 JD 9410, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, ‘12 JD 680, 931 eng./764 sep. hrs., 4 hyd., 480x50 tires & duals ....$205,000 Pro-drive, 5-spd. feederhouse w/contour, ‘12 JD 9410, 1398 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, chopper ....................................$200,000 4 hyd., 480x50” tires & duals ..$215,000 ‘12 JD 670, 404 eng./256 sep. hrs., ‘13 CIH 450HD, 535 hrs., luxury cab, Prodrive, 5 spd. feederhouse, 650x38” 4 hyd. hi-flow, 710x42 tires & duals tires & duals, Power bin ext. ....$227,500 ..................................................$205,000 ‘09 JD 9870, 1895 eng./1233 sep. hrs., ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., luxury cab, Pro-drive, 5-spd. feederhouse, chopper, 6 hyd. hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50 tires 520x42” tires & duals ..............$140,000 & duals ....................................$195,000 ‘11 JD 9770, 880 eng./613 sep. hrs., ‘13 CIH 400HD, 140 hrs., 1000 PTO, 5-spd. feederhouse, Pro-drive, 20.8x42” 6 hyd. hi-flow, 480x50” tires & duals tires & duals ............................$182,000 ..................................................$209,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 sep. hrs., ‘09 CIH 485, Quad Track, 2995 hrs., 4WD, chopper, 1250/45/32 tires, 1000 PTO, Pro 600 screen, auto steer, 28Lx26 rear tires ......................$140,000 30” belts ..................................$195,000 ‘09 JD 9570, 1496 eng./904 sep. hrs., ‘12 CIH 400HD, 318 hrs., 4 hyd., big Contour Master, chopper, 30.5x32 tires, pump, 520x46” tires & duals....$185,000 very clean..................................$130,000 ‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 4 hyd., ‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 sep. hrs., 12-spd., 800x38 tires & duals ..$148,000 chopper, bin ext., 20.8x42 duals $40,000 ‘13 JD 9510R, 685 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, ‘00 JD 9550, 3508 eng./2425 sep. hrs., 620x42 tires & duals, 5 hyd., hi-flow Contour Master, chopper, bin ext., ..................................................$225,000 24.5x32 tires ..............................$57,000 ‘12 JD 9410, 688 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, ‘02 JD 9750STS, 3359 eng./2271 big pump, 5 hyd., 480x50” tires & duals sep. hrs., updated feederhouse to ..................................................$230,000 60 Series heads, CM, chopper, duals, repairs in February........$65,000 ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘12$29,000 CIH 8230, 4WD, 969 eng./777 ‘11 JD 8335R, MFWD, 1777 hrs., ILS, sep. hrs., well equipped, 520x42” IVT trans., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, tires & duals ............................$205,000 big pump, 480x50” tires & duals ‘11 CIH 8120, 934 eng./729 sep. hrs., ..................................................$178,000 Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42 tires ‘11 JD 8335, #1500 MFWD, 1467 hrs., & duals ....................................$180,000 PS trans., 4 hyd., big pump, 3 pt., 1000 ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., PTO, 710x42” tires & duals ......$169,000 Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42” tires ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, 3888 hrs., & duals ....................................$185,000 powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, ‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., 380x50 tires & duals ................$110,000 rock trap, chopper, lateral tilt feeder, ‘11 JD 8285, 1324 hrs., PS trans., big power bin ext., 30.5x32 tires ....$139,000 pump, 4 hyds., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ‘08 NH CR9060, 1782 eng./1332 18.4x46” tires & duals ..............$157,000 sep. hrs., 4x4, Terrain tracer, chopper, ‘11 JD 8285, 1650 hrs., IVT trans., rock trap, 620x42 duals ............$105,000 4 hyd., big pump, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., 380x54” tires & duals ..............$150,000 tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals $68,000 ‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 ‘99 JD 9610, 2791 eng./1983 sep. hrs., PTO, IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals chopper, chaff spreader, yield & moisture ..................................................$120,000 display, 18.4x42 tires & duals ....$45,000 ‘13 JD 7200R, MFWD, 838 hrs., IVT COMBINE HEADS trans., 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 3 hyd., 710x38 rear tires ......................$129,000 ‘05 Geringhoff Roto Disc 830, 8R30” ‘08 CIH Magnum 275, MFWD, 3288 hrs., ....................................................$28,000 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 3 pt., 480x46 ‘07 Geringhoff RD1622, 16R22” tires & duals ............................$100,000 chopping head ............................$35,000 ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 3100 hrs., ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ..........$12,500 4 hyd. valves, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex head..............$13,000 420x46” tires & duals ................$95,000 ‘07 Geringhoff Roto Disc 600, 6R30” ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, MFWD, 4100 hrs., ....................................................$29,500 3 pt., 4 hyd. valves, 540/1000 PTO, ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ..........$11,000 420x46 rear tires w/480x42” duals ‘95 JD 893, 8R30” w/pixall rolls ..$13,500 ....................................................$85,000 ‘90 JD 643, 6R30” cornhead..........$8,500 ‘12 CIH 315, MFWD, 481 hrs., 19-spd., powershift, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., 480x50 TILLAGE tires & duals ............................$165,000 ‘07 JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper ..$19,500

Miscellaneous

4WD & TRACK TRACTORS

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

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PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand. Call Minnesota's largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320974-8990 Cell – 320-212-5336

We Finance Harvest Special Through December 31st!

‘07 Freightliner Columbia Daycab, Detroit 515 hp., 10-spd., eng. brake, 90% rubber, 597,232 mi. - $32,500

(2) ‘06 IH 9400i Day Cabs, 173” WB, Cummins ISX 408 hp., 10-spd., 3.58 gears, 562K/552K mi. JUST IN! - Ea. $29,750

‘11 Volvo VNL 64T300, Cummins ISX 500 hp, 10 spd. manual, 3.90 rears, NEW TIRES, 183” WB - $47,500

‘09 IH Prostar Limited, Cummins ISX 450 hp., 10-spd., 90% rubber, 230” WB, 719K mi. - $42,750

‘07 Volvo VNL 42” Flat Top, Cummins ISX 400 hp., 10-spd., eng. brake, 200” WB, 785K mi. - $22,750

(2) ‘09 Kenworth T660, Cummins ISX 475 hp., 228” WB, 90% tires, full auto., 580K/590K mi. - Ea. $47,500

RANGER PUMP CO. Custom Manufacturer of Water Lift Pumps for field drainage Sales & Service 507-984-2025 or 406-314-0334 www.rangerpumpco.com REINKE IRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 320-212-2520 WANT MORE READERS TO SEE YOUR AD??

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Excellent Selection of New and Used Tillage – Great Programs and Rates – Call Today For Best Fall Prices!

SEE OUR WEBSITE: www.windridgeimplements.com FOR ALL EQUIPMENT LISTINGS

‘11 CIH Steiger 550, 4WD, 366 hrs., 550 hp., 57 GPM high output hyd. pump, ground spd. sensor, high cap. bar w/diff. lock, PTO pkg., AFS Pro 700 monitor, HID lighting pkg., front wgt. frame. #14073 - $294,500

‘09 CIH Steiger 4435, 4WD, 1313 hrs., 16F/2R spd. full-powershift, 40 GPM standard pump, 4 remote valves, high cap. drawbar, 1000 RPM independent PTO, True Ground spd. sensor. #13325 - $189,995

‘04 CIH STX500Q, 4WD, 4150 hrs., diff. lock. #16560 - $184,500

‘10 JCB 8250, 4WD, 4650 hrs., rear top deck weight, front weight. #16586 - $136,500

‘11 JCB 8250 Fastrac, 4WD, 3002 hrs., top deck rear weight, front weights, front 3 pt. hitch & hydraulics, rear 3 pt. hitch to be reinstalled at dealership. #16587 - $138,950

‘05 JD 8520, 4WD, 5558 hrs., 380-80R38 front tires, 480-80R50 rear tires / duals, power shift trans. / front suspension, MFWD, Deluxe CommandView cab, Field Vision HID lights. #14372 - $135,000

‘10 JD 8320R, 4WD, 3410 hrs., 320 hp., 85cc hyd. pump, Auto Track ready, front hyd. diff. lock, MFWD indep. link susp., Intelligent pwr. mgmt., 1400# rear wgts., Premium HID front lights. #14144 - $183,500

‘10 JD 8320T, 4WD, 1883 hrs., 320 hp., 255 PTO hp., 22 front wgts. w/bracket, Premium HID front lights, 30” tracks. #13317 - $208,500

‘09 NH T8010, 1244 hrs., 175 PTO hp., fenders front FWD, SuperSteer, IntelliStear ready, 540/1000 PTO, 19/4 powershift trans. #14350 - $119,995

‘08 NH T8040, 1252 hrs., 307 hp., 255 PTO hp., fenders front FWD, SuperSteer w/diff. lock, 540/1000 PTO, 600 monitor w/receiver, 4 hyd. outlets, 18/4 powershift trans., 10 front wgts. #16474 - $129,900

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TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 2320, #13350 ........................................$15,000 1984 International 3688, #14399 ......................................$18,995 1992 John Deere 4760, #14353 ........................................$78,500 2013 Case IH 105U T4 w/loader, #14408 ........................$59,995 2003 John Deere 7320-CAB, #14371 ..............................$67,500 2012 Case IH Farmall 105U w/loader, #14332 ................$53,595 2010 Case IH Farmall 35 w/loader, #16503 ....................$19,400 2010 Case IH Farmall 45 w/loader, #14376 ....................$27,400 2011 Case IH Farmall 95 w/loader, #16470 ....................$51,000 2011 Case IH Magnum 235, #14302 ..............................$153,500 2012 Case IH MAXXUM 110 MC w/loader, #14349 ........$83,995 2012 Case IH MAXXUM 140 MC w/loader, #14297 ......$103,995 1997 Case IH MX100 w/loader, #14413 ..........................$26,500 2011 Case IH Puma 185, #16211 ..................................$117,500 2009 New Holland T8010, #14350..................................$119,995 2008 New Holland T8040, #16474..................................$129,900 1953 Agco Allis WD45 w/loader, #16644 ..........................$2,450 1943 Farmall H, #16645 ......................................................$2,550 2011 New Holland Workmaster 65, #14418 ....................$23,600

TRACTOR 4WD

2011 JCB 8250 Fastrac, #16587 ....................................$138,950 2010 JCB 8250 Fastrac, #16586 ....................................$136,500 2010 John Deere 8320RT, #13317..................................$208,500 2010 John Deere 9430T, #13295 ....................................$265,000 2005 John Deere 8520, #14372 ......................................$135,000 2010 John Deere 8320R, #14143 ..................................$183,500 2010 John Deere 8320R, #14144 ..................................$183,500 2009 Case IH Steiger 435, #13325 ................................$189,995 2011 Case IH Steiger 550, #14073 ................................$294,500 2004 Case IH STX500 Quadtrac, #16560 ......................$184,500

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COMBINES

2011 Case IH 7088, #14084 ............................................$218,950 2009 John Deere 9770STS, #14177 ..............................$208,500 2010 Case IH 5088, #16254 ............................................$174,500 2010 Case IH 5088, #16631 ............................................$167,500 2005 Case IH 2388, #18007 ............................................$135,000 2009 Case IH 7088, #13393 ............................................$178,995 2008 Case IH 7010, #14215 ............................................$172,000 2007 Case IH 2577, #16307 ............................................$127,500 1999 Case IH 2366, #16619 ..............................................$49,995 1991 Case IH 1660, #16598 ..............................................$18,400 1988 Case IH 1640, Just In ..............................................$18,995 1991 Case IH 1660, #14424 ..............................................$11,000 1980 Case IH 1440, Just In ................................................$5,850 2013 John Deere S670, #13333......................................$293,500

2008 Case IH 2577 w/Hillco, #16603 ............................$169,995 BALERS 2014 New Holland CR8090 NEW, 5 hrs., #14415 ..........$347,500 2012 Case IH RB564 Round Baler, #14407 ....................$29,800 2009 Case IH RB564 Round Baler, #14405 ....................$26,500 CORN HEADS 2012 John Deere 608C, #14178 ......................................$72,500 SKIDSTEER LOADERS 2011 Case IH 3408, #13324 ..............................................$44,500 2012 Case SV250, #16605 ................................................$35,995 2010 Case IH 3408, #13380 ..............................................$39,800 2012 Case SV250, #16563 ................................................$31,400 2009 Case IH 3408, #13394 ..............................................$41,000 2013 Case SR200, #16627................................................$35,500 2011 Case IH 3406, #16255 ..............................................$35,500 2012 Case SR200, #16491................................................$25,995 2009 Case IH 2608, #16079 ..............................................$52,500 2011 Case SR220, #13327................................................$28,500 2012 Case IH 3406, #18000 ..............................................$36,500 2012 Case SV300, #14141 ................................................$47,800 2011 Case IH 3406, #14059 ..............................................$35,995 2012 Case SV300, #16267 ................................................$36,500 2010 Case IH 3406, #16632 ..............................................$34,500 2012 Case SV185, #14280 ................................................$29,995 2009 Case IH 3406, #14331 ..............................................$33,500 2008 Case 445 S3, #16561 ..............................................$25,000 2009 Case IH 3208, #13256 ..............................................$34,995 2008 Case 440 S3, #13246 ..............................................$19,500 2009 Case IH 2608, #13238 ..............................................$44,500 2008 Case 430 S3, #16438 ..............................................$19,995 2013 Case IH 3206, #13388 ..............................................$37,000 2008 Case 430 S3, #16629 ..............................................$19,500 2009 Case IH 3206, #13359 ..............................................$34,750 2008 Case 430 S3, #14409 ..............................................$12,800 2009 Case IH 2608, #13596 ..............................................$44,000 2011 Case IH SR250, #14267 ..........................................$33,995 2009 Case IH 2606, #13635 ..............................................$41,995 1995 Case 1845C, #18012 ................................................$10,500 2011 Case IH 2606, #13639 ..............................................$49,995 2002 Case 90XT, #13395 ..................................................$19,995 2012 Case IH 2608, #14228 ..............................................$67,500 2011 Case SV300, #13288 ................................................$34,995 2013 Case IH 2608, #13370 ..............................................$63,500 2012 JCB 300, Side Door, #14301....................................$43,995 2004 Case IH 2208, #14221 ..............................................$29,000 2011 New Holland L220, #16593......................................$23,995 2007 Case IH 2206, #16599 ..............................................$25,500 TELEHANDLERS 2012 Case IH 3408, #16514 ..............................................$42,500 2012 John Deere 608C, #13379 ......................................$69,995 2011 JCB 541-70 Loadall, #14392 ..................................$87,500 2011 JCB 541-70 Agri Xtra, #14338 ................................$74,995 DEEP TILLAGE 2012 JCB 535-95, Plus Agri Loadall, #16564 ..................$91,000 2011 Sunflower 4511, #14369 ..........................................$45,000 2012 JCB 536-60 Agri Plus Loadall, #16304 ..................$84,900 2010 Case IH 730C, #16202 ............................................$38,500 2007 JCB 536-60 Agri Plus Loadall, #16074 ..................$57,800 2010 Case IH 730C, #14389 ............................................$35,500 2013 JCB TM 320, Articulated, #16479 ........................$115,495 Case IH 730B, #16203........................................................$34,000 2012 Manitou MLT735-120LSU Loadall, #16607 ............$67,995 2004 John Deere 512, #14356 ..........................................$22,995 MISCELLANEOUS 2002 John Deere 512, #18002 ..........................................$15,000 2007 Case 440CT Track Loader, #12888 ........................$31,900 MOWER CONDITIONERS 2007 Case 440CT Track Loader, #13356 ........................$33,000 2011 Case IH DC102, #13204 ..........................................$21,500 2005 Brent 420 Grain Cart, #13342 ....................................$9,350 2009 Case IH DC132, #16473 ..........................................$26,250 2012 Brent 644 Gravity Box, #14419 ................................................$15,200 2011 New Holland H7230, #16399 ..................................$21,900 John Deere 120 Stalk Chopper, #14375 ............................$7,995 Glencoe SS7400 Disk Chisel, #14211 ................................$9,995 PLANTERS 2011 Agco White 8824, #13357......................................$119,800 2008 Krause 4850, 15’ Disk Ripper, #14129 ....................$39,900 2011 Case IH 1250, #13360 ............................................$102,500 2003 DMI 730B Disk Ripper, #13358................................$18,900 2008 Case IH 1200 (12/23 16/31), #14357 ......................$57,000 DMI 527B Disk Ripper, #13349 ..........................................$2,995 2007 Case IH 1240-16R, #12760 ......................................$89,995 2010 Case IH 330 Turbo, 25’ Disk Tandem, #14092 ......................$45,000 2007 Case IH 1250-24R, #16504 ....................................$113,000 2009 Case IH 330 Turbo, 25’ Disk Tandem, #16129 ......................$39,500 2009 Case IH 1250-16R, #14052 ......................................$96,995 1998 JCB 214 Series 3 Backhoe, #16642 ........................................$28,800 2007 John Deere DB90 36RN/30, #14266 ....................$156,000 2010 Case IH BR172 Front Broom, Fresh Trade ..............................$2,295 Kinze 3600, 16/31, #14286................................................$99,800 2009 John Deere X520 Garden Tractor, #13372................................$3,695 Kinze 3600 16RN, #14308 ................................................$89,800 LOW RATE FINANCING AVAILABLE thru Call For Details

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• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter • 4”x8” frame tubing 1/4” thick • Auto fold MANDAKO New Rock Wagons 012’-60’ LONG ROLLERS AVAILABLE!

We carry a variety of USED Demco Gravity Boxes – New ones are always arriving!

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• 1/4” Uni-body Construction • 5” and 6” Solid Steel Spindles in Sleeves • Long Tongue and PTO • 5,000, 6,000 and 6,750 gallon sizes available

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• Balzer Magnum 7300, Lo Pro slurry, w/6 unit sweeps • Balzer 6750, express slurry w/5 unit disk injector • Balzer 6350, Lo Pro slurry, w/6 unit disk, inj.

• Balzer 3750 slurry • Better Bilt 3400 gal. vacuum tank, w/4 unit rear mnt inj.

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CIH MX285, FWA, duals all around, 2700 hrs., Nice ..................$117,000 CIH 8920, FWA, 14.9x40 duals, 6600 hrs. ....................................$69,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 3975 hrs. ..............................................................$62,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 3900 hrs. ..............................................................$62,000 CIH 7120, 2WD, 7500 hrs. ..............................................................$45,000 CIH 7110, 2WD, 5200 hrs., no duals..............................................$39,000 Allis Chalmers 8070, FWA, Sharp................................................$38,000 CIH 5130, 2WD ..............................................................................$37,000 CIH MX 170, 2WD, 4400 hrs. ........................................................$52,000 IH 5288, FWA, 6800 hrs., 18.4x42 & duals, 540/1000 PTO ..........$36,000 IH 1256, New Paint - Recent Head Job, Nice ..............................$17,500 IH 1566, 2WD, dual PTO, 6800 hrs., Nice......................................$17,000 Lorenz 1250 grinder, Nice ................................................................$9,500 NH 355 grinder, Like New ..............................................................$14,000 CIH 4800, 24’ field cult. ....................................................................$9,500 CIH 4800, 26’ field cult. ....................................................................$9,500 CIH 3900, 24’ cushion gang disk ..................................................$18,500 CIH 527B ripper ..............................................................................$20,500 CIH 530C, w/lead shank ................................................................$29,500 DMI 530B ........................................................................................$21,000 (4) DMI 527B ..................................................................$14,500-$17,500 CIH 496, 24’ ....................................................................................$16,500 JD 714, 12’ disk chisel....................................................................$11,500 JD 714 disk chisel, 10- & 11-shank................................................$11,500 White disk chisel, 14- & 12- & 9-shank ............................................$9,500 CIH 6500 disk chisel, 11- & 9-shank ..................................$6,500-$9,500 CIH 6750, 6-shank w/lead shank, w/hyd. lever ............................$16,500 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk w/mulcher ................................$26,500 CIH Tigermate II, 26’......................................................................$26,000 DMI Tigermate II, 30’ ....................................................................$18,000 CIH 496 w/mulcher, cushion ..........................................................$16,500 J&M 385 box ....................................................................................$6,000 J&M 385 box ....................................................................................$8,000 (6) Demco 365 boxes ..............................................From $4,500-$6,500 (4) Demco 450 box, Red & Black, Green & Black ..........................$9,500 New Demco 365 box........................................................................$7,700 Demco 550 box ..............................................................................$12,500 Demco 550 box, w/tarp, Like New ................................................$13,500

- Hardi 1500 gal. w/90’ boom - Top Air 1100 gal., 88’ boom, Raven 150 monitor - Top Air 1100 gal., 60’ boom - Demco Conquest 1100 gal., 60’ boom, Raven 440 monitor - Redball 665, 1000 gal., 60’ x-fold boom - Redball 565, 1000 gal, 60’ front fold boom - AgChem 750 gal., 60’ x-fold boom - Walsh 500 gal., 45’ boom - M&W center dump, 400 bu. gravity wagon - Brent 640 gravity wagon - Demco 550 gravity wagon - New Balzer 20’ stalk chopper - New Balzer 15’ stalk chopper - Hiniker Model 1700, 20’ stalk chopper - Hiniker Model AR2000, 20’ stalk chopper - MC Model 24085B, 20’ stalk chopper - Alloway semi-mount 20’ stalk chopper - JD 27, 15’ stalk chopper - Brady Model 80TC, 2 row stalk chopper - MC 9’ rotary scythe - JD 7830, MFWD, 1689 hrs.

- JD 9530T, 2730 hrs.

- JD 8120, MFWD, 1997 hrs.

- NH 9282 w/3704 hrs.

- Summers Model 700 rock picker - JD 724, 29’ soil finisher - JD 714 7-shank pull-type chisel plow, - New 3 pt. 10’ mounted blade - Krause 7-shank pull-type chisel plow - DMI Coulter Champ II, 9-shank - JD VanBrunt 13’ end wheel drill - Kewanee Model 760, 141⁄2’ rock flex disk - Kewanee Model 740, 151⁄2’ rock flex disk - Brady Model 1000, 12-shank, 3 pt. chisel plow - Big Dog pull type 8 yd. hyd. scraper - JD 3710, 10 bottom flex frame moldboard plow - Clark C-30-B forklift - CIH Model 4600, 31’ field cult.

- CIH Model 5400, 3 pt, 15’ grain drill - Roose 14’ hyd. hog cart New Tanks & Pumps:

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Hardwood Decking, 80% Tires & Brakes, Clean ..........$12,000 ‘10 Timpte Super Hopper, 43’ ......................................Coming Engineered 5’ Beavertail, Kit includes Paint & LED Lights SEMI TRUCKS & All Electrical ‘98 Freightliner Daycab, Fresh ......$3,750 Kit/$5,750 Installed Cummins M11 10-spd., 180” END DUMPS WB, New Front/80% Rear Tires, ‘06 Aulick Belted Trailer, 42’, 80% Brakes, 636,000 mi. ........ ....................................$17,500 54” Belt, 68” Sides, Roll Tarp ....................................$28,500 ‘93 GMC/White, Cummins N14, ‘94 Cobra End Dump, 34’, 9-spd., 411 Ratio, 200” WB, 40” Bunk, AR, 80% Front Tires, New Rubber, 3/8” Plastic Liner, 80% Brakes....................$6,000 2-Way Tailgate, Roll Tarp, AL Polished Wheels, Never Tipped, FLATBEDS Clean ............................$24,500 ‘99 Wilson, 48/96, AL Floor & ‘94 Dorsey End Dump, 35’, Crossmembers, SPX/AR $9,000 3 Axle, AR ......................Coming ‘99 Transcraft, 48/102, All Steel, ‘90 Load King Belly Dump, 90% T&B, Closed Tandem 40’, New Brakes & Drums, ......................................$8,500 80% Tires ....................$13,500 ‘98 Fontaine, 48/102, AL Combo, MISCELLANEOUS SPX/AR ..........................$9,500 Caterpillar D6C Dozer, 3306 ‘95 Transcraft, 48/102, AL Top & Turbo Charged After Cooled Crossmembers, Wood Floor, Engine, 4-Way 12’ Dozer Blade, Closed Slider Tandem, AR ......................................$9,250 36” Track w/New Rails & Rollers, Perfect for Silage ‘81 Great Dane, 42’, Tires, or Dirt ..........................$35,000 Lights & Brakes will be gone through ..........................$5,000 (30) Van & Reefer Trailers, 48/102-53/102; Great for DROPDECKS water storage or over ‘05 Fontaine, 48/102, Tandem the road ............$3,000-$7,000 SPX, AL Combo, AL Wheels, Haysides: Stationary ......$1,250 Virgin Rubber, 22.5 Tires, Tip In Tip Out ....................$1,750 Nebraska Trailer, Clean Suspensions: Air/Spring Ride ....................................$22,500 ..$500 SPR/$1,000 per AR/Axle ‘80 Transcraft Double Drop, 53’, Tandem Axle Off Road 33’ Well Non-Detachable, AR, Dolly ..............................$2,000 Polished AL Wheels, New

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‘14 JD 8370R, 420 Hrs., IVT, ILS, Ext. Warranty ..................$293,900

‘14 JD 8320R, 412 Hrs., PS, ILS, Leather ............................$253,900

‘12 JD S660, 420 Sep. Hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$269,900

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Track Tractors

(N) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 300 hrs.....................................$379,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1544 hrs. ................................$288,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8335RT, 180 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ......$274,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1740 hrs. ....................................$269,900 (B) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1482 hrs. ....................................$264,900 (H) ‘13 JD 8335RT, 606 hrs., 18” tracks ................$259,900 ‘11 JD 7215, 900 Hrs., IVT (OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$259,900 Extended Warranty..........$167,000 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1202 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ....$255,900 (B) ‘07 JD 8430T, 3170 hrs., 18” tracks..................$170,000 (N) ‘04 JD 9520T, 3268 hrs. ....................................$157,000 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3874 hrs. ....................................$149,900 (OW) ‘01 JD 8410T, 2650 hrs., 24” tracks ..............$109,500 (OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 4140 hrs., 25” tracks ................$99,900 (B) ‘97 JD 8200T, 5311 hrs., 16” tracks....................$62,900

Row Crop Tractors

(OS) ‘12 JD 7215R, 412 hrs., IVT............................$172,500 (OS) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT............................$169,900 (N) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT ..............................$169,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 7215R, 910 hrs., IVT............................$167,000 (OW) ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 hrs., IVT ..........................$154,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 491 hrs., IVT ..............................$132,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 6150R, 669 hrs., IVT ..........................$131,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 390 hrs., auto quad ..................$126,900 (N) ‘13 JD 6125R, 50 hrs., IVT ................................$108,900 (N) ‘13 JD 6125R, 195 hrs., auto quad ..................$101,500 (OW) ‘03 NH TG255, 4030 hrs., PS ..........................$87,500 (N) ‘14 JD 6115M, 60 hrs., power quad ..................$81,000 (B) ‘04 JD 7820, 4391 hrs., 2WD, PQ ......................$79,900 (H) ‘04 JD 7320, 3100 hrs., IVT, loader ....................$77,500 (OW) ‘93 JD 7800, 4655 hrs., MFWD ......................$54,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 6115D, 213 hrs., Warranty ..................$49,900 ((B) ‘06 JD 6120, 2300 hrs., MFWD ..........................$36,900

Combines (B) ‘13 JD S680, 282 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$377,500 (OW) ‘13 JD S680, 239 sep. hrs. ............................$352,900 (OW) ‘12 JD S680, ext. warranty ............................$345,000 (OW) ‘13 JD S670, 260 eng. hrs. ............................$332,000 (OW) ‘13 JD S670, 190 sep. hrs., duals ................$329,900 (N) ‘13 JD S670, 223 sep. hrs.................................$326,000 (OS) ‘13 JD S670, 234 sep. hrs., duals ..................$320,000 (OW) ‘12 JD S670, 502 eng. hrs., duals ................$299,000 (OW) ‘11 CIH 9120, 727 sep. hrs., tracks, PRWD ..$295,000 (OW) ‘11 JD 9870, 798 sep. hrs., PRWD................$294,900 (H) ‘12 JD S670, 350 sep. hrs., ext. warranty ........$289,900 (N) ‘11 JD 9870, 827 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$280,000 (N) ‘12 JD S660, 292 sep. hrs., duals ....................$270,000 (OW) ‘12 JD S660, 420 sep. hrs., duals ................$269,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 9770, 758 sep. hrs., PRWD ................$257,500 (B) ‘11 JD 9770, 530 sep. hrs. ................................$256,500 (OS) ‘13 JD S550, 203 sep. hrs., duals ..................$255,000 (OS) ‘01 JD 9670, 392 sep. hrs., duals ..................$250,000 (B) ‘10 JD 9670, 732 sep hrs, PRWD ....................$232,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 9570, 521 sep. hrs...............................$220,000 (B) ‘09 JD 9770, 1323 hrs., duals ..........................$214,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9770, 1068 sep. hrs., duals................$204,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9570, 700 sep. hrs., duals ....................$197,000 (OS) ‘08 JD 9570, 571 sep hrs, duals ....................$195,000 (OS) ‘08 JD 9570, 775 sep. hrs...............................$190,000 (H) ‘07 JD 9660, 1203 sep. hrs. ..............................$169,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9660, 1792 sep. hrs., duals ..................$168,500 (B) ‘07 JD 9560, 876 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$163,900 (OS) ‘05 JD 9660, 1325 sep hrs, duals ..................$160,000 (OW) ‘04 JD 9760, 1192 sep hrs, duals..................$159,900 (N) ‘05 JD 9760, 1911 hrs., duals ..........................$159,000 ((B) ‘04 JD 9760, 1365 sep. hrs., PRWD ................$154,900 (OW) ‘06 JD 9760, 1760 sep. hrs., duals................$149,000 (OS) ‘07 JD 9560, 1049 sep. hrs., duals ................$148,000 (H) ‘04 JD 9760, 1962 sep. hrs., duals ..................$132,500 (OS) ‘02 JD 9650, 1942 sep. hrs., duals ..................$95,000 (H) ‘02 JD 9550, 1652 sep. hrs., walker ..................$95,000 (H) ‘00 JD 9650STS, 2746 sep. hrs., duals ..............$89,000 (B) ‘01 JD 9550, 2716 sep. hrs., walker, PRWD ......$84,900 (OS) ‘01 Gleaner R72, 1613 sep. hrs., PRWD..........$79,000 (B) ‘99 JD 9510, 1928 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$69,900 (OS) ‘99 JD 9510, 2026 sep. hrs., duals ..................$69,000 (N) ‘97 JD 9600, 2052 hrs., duals ............................$53,000 (N) ‘91 JD 9500, 2877 sep. hrs., duals ....................$47,500

‘09 JD 3710, 6 Bottom, 1000 Acres ........................$31,900

(H) ‘99 JD 9610, 2064 sep. hrs., duals ....................$45,000 (OS) ‘90 JD 9500, 2765 sep. hrs...............................$39,000 (OS) ‘89 JD 9400, 2847 sep. hrs...............................$38,500 (N) ‘90 JD 9500, 2636 sep. hrs. ................................$37,000 ‘(B) ‘ 96 JD 9600, 3300 sep. hrs., PRWD ................$29,900 (B) ‘92 JD 9500, 2803 sep. hrs., duals ....................$29,900

Cornheads (OW) ‘13 JD 618, 18R20”, chopping ......................$165,900 (B) ‘13 JD 618, 18R20”, chopping ..........................$165,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 612, 12R20”, chopping ......................$108,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 612, 12R30”, chopping ........................$81,500 (OW) ‘11 Gerringhoff RD1230, 12R30” ..................$79,900 (B) ‘08 JD 612, 12R20”, chopping ............................$74,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 608, 8R30”, chopping ..........................$72,500 (B) ‘09 JD 612, 12R20”, chopping ............................$70,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 606, 6R30”, chopping ..........................$62,000 (OW) ‘10 Drago, 12R30” ..........................................$57,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 608, 8R30”, chopping ..........................$56,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 606, 6R30”, chopping ..........................$56,500 (OS) ‘12 JD 606, 6R30, chopping ............................$56,000 (H) ‘08 JD 612, 12R20”, chopping ............................$55,500 (8) JD 612, 12R30” ..........................From $55,000-$90,000 (B) ‘07 JD 612, 12R30”, chopping ............................$52,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 608, 8R30”, non-chopping ..................$43,000 (OS) ‘07 Gleaner 3000, 8R30” ..................................$29,500 (OS) ‘05 JD 693, 6R30”, knife ..................................$24,000 (B) ‘94 JD 694, 6R36”, poly snouts ..........................$13,495 JD 893, 8R30” ....................................(20) To Choose From

Fall Tillage (B)’13 JD 2720, 9-shank, 30” r/basket ....................$64,500 (H) ’13 JD 2700, 7-shank, basket ............................$62,500 (H) ’13 JD 2623, 29’ disk ..........................................$58,900 (OW) ’12 JD 512, 9-shank, folding............................$49,900 (N) ’13 JD 2700, 9-shank, 24” ..................................$48,000 (B) ’02 JD 637, 33’ disk ............................................$42,900 (N) ’13 JD 2410, 33’ c/plow ......................................$42,500 (OW) ’10 JD 3710, 9 bottom plow ............................$39,000 (B) ‘12 JD 2410, 28’ chisel plow ..............................$38,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 2410, 25’ chisel plow ..........................$36,900 (B) ’05 JD 2410, 44’ c/plow ......................................$36,500 (H) ‘11 JD 2700, 7-shank ..........................................$35,000 (OS) ‘09 JD 512, 7-shank..........................................$32,000 (OS) ‘06 JD 2700, 7-shank, 24” ................................$32,000 (OS) ‘10 JD 2700, 5-shank........................................$31,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 2700, 5-shank ......................................$29,900 (H) ’05 JD 2700, 7-shank, 30” ..................................$29,900 (H) ‘04 JD 2700, 7-shank, 30” ..................................$29,900 (B) ’00 JD 512, 9-shank, folding ..............................$27,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 512, 5-shank..........................................$26,000 (B) ‘05 JD 2700, 7-shank, 30” ..................................$25,900 (B) ’08 JD 2700, 5-shank ..........................................$24,900 (H) ‘07 JD 2700, 7-shank ..........................................$21,000 (OW) ‘05 NH ST770, 5-shank ..................................$20,900 (B) ‘04 JD 512, 5-shank ............................................$20,900 (B) ‘05 Wilrich 957, 7-shank, harrow ........................$19,900 (B) ‘90 JD 3710, 8-bottom ........................................$19,900 (OS) ‘04 Sunflower 4411, 7-shank ..........................$18,000 (B) ‘98 JD 510, 7-shank ............................................$11,900 (OW) ‘96 DMI 730, 7-shank ......................................$10,000 (OW) ‘97 JD 510, 5-shank ..........................................$9,900 (H) ‘99 M&W 1875, 9-shank, 24” ................................$8,950

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

(OW) ‘14 JD 8370R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$292,900 (H) ‘13 JD 8360R, 636 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ......$278,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8345R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$276,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$262,900 ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 Hrs., 710/38’s ............................................$99,500 (OS) ‘13 JD 8310R, PS ..........................................$255,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ..........$253,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..........$244,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 412 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty....$244,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ..........$234,900 (OS) ‘10 JD 8320R, 1907 hrs., ILS, PS ..................$225,000 (H) ‘14 JD 8295R, PS, MFWD, Rental Return ........$221,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8310R, 916 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty....$217,900 (OW ‘12 MF 8690, 428 hrs., IVT ............................$215,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 8260R, 372 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty....$202,900 (H) ‘12 JD 7260R, 1000 hrs., IVT, loader ................$199,500 (B) ‘14 JD 7230R, 300 hrs., IVT, lease return..........$189,900 ‘06 JD 9520T, 3900 Hrs., (B) ‘10 JD 8225R, 388 hrs, IVT ..............................$189,900 Autotrac Ready................$149,900 (N) ‘12 JD 7260R, 300 hrs., IVT ..............................$185,000

‘13 JD 618, 18 Row 20”, Chopping ........................$165,900

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(N) ‘14 JD 9560R, 250 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..............$343,000 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560R, 300 hrs., Rental Return..........$339,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 379 hrs., Rental Return ............$334,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 9560R, 172 hrs. ..................................$331,500 (N) ‘13 JD 9560R, 218 hrs. ....................................$331,500 (OW) ‘14 JD 9510R, 419 hrs., Rental Return..........$314,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 300 hrs., PTO ........................$307,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9560R, 606 hrs., Ext. Warranty ..........$304,900 ‘13 JD 9560R, 606 Hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$304,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 281 hrs., Rental Return..........$291,900 (B) ‘12 JD 9560R, 875 hrs.......................................$288,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9410R, rear PTO, Rental Return ........$279,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 9460R, 358 hrs. ..................................$278,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 9410R, 770 hrs., PS ..........................$260,000 (N) ‘13 JD 9410R, 600 hrs., rear PTO ....................$259,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9530, 2538 hrs., 800/38’s ..................$214,900 (N) ‘14 JD 9460R, Ext. Warranty ............................$290,000 (OW) ‘07 JD 9620 3890 hrs., PS ............................$169,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 hrs., 710/38’s ........................$99,500 (OS) ‘01 JD 9100, 3100 hrs., 20.8x38’s ....................$95,000 (N) ‘97 JD 9400, 4931 hrs., 710/70R38’s..................$95,000 (OW) ‘98 JD 9400, 5128 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$94,900 ‘14 JD 8295R, 477 Hrs., IVT, ILS, Rental Return ..................$244,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 9300, 4610 hrs. ....................................$89,900 (B) ‘00 JD 9100, 4802 hrs., 20.8x42 ........................$79,900 (OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ..............$79,900 (OS) ‘90 JD 8760, 4906 hrs.......................................$56,500 (OS) ‘89 JD 8760, 6964 hrs.......................................$52,000

‘12 JD S550, 203 Sep. Hrs., Ext. Warranty ..................$255,000

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‘11 CIH 7120, 1000 eng. hrs. ............................................$169,900

‘11 CIH 7120, 789 eng. hrs. ............................................$189,900

‘10 CIH 8120, 1175 eng., hrs. ..........$189,900 Reduced $179,900

USED 4WD TRACTORS

24 Month Interest Waiver or Low Rates Avail.* • Call For Details ‘14 CIH Steiger 620Q, Lux. cab, HID lights, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide, PTO, Coming in after Season ..................................................................................................................$392,000 ‘14 CIH Steiger 620Q, Lux. cab, HID lights, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide, Coming in after Season ..................................................................................................................$379,900 ‘12 CIH Steiger 600Q, 864 hrs., 36” tracks, Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide $345,000 ‘13 CIH Steiger 550Q, 1220 hrs., 30” tracks, Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, HID lights......................$285,000 ‘08 CIH Steiger 535Q, 2762 hrs., Lux. cab, HD hyd. pump, HID lights ........................................$189,500 ‘02 CIH STX450 Quad, 3900 hrs., 5 hyd. valves, 1000 PTO, Trimble auto steer ..........................$159,900 ‘13 CIH Steiger 450, 606 hrs., Lux. cab, PTO, 800/70R38 tires ....................................................$239,900 ‘08 CIH Steiger 485, 3216 hrs., Lux. cab, 710x42 duals ................................................................$149,900 ‘01 JD 9400, 3542 hrs., 710/70R42 tires ............................................................................................$99,900

‘10 CIH 6088, 694 sep hrs. ............................................$175,000

‘12 CIH 7230, 383 eng. hrs. ............................................$239,900

USED 2WD TRACTORS

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‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 533 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ....................................................................................................................................$169,900 ‘12 CIH Magnum 235, 268 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ....................................................................................................................................$149,900 ‘13 CIH Magnum 235, 419 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, full Pro 700 auto guide, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites ....................................................................................................................................$149,900 ‘11 CIH Magnum 235, 1134 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, front & rear duals, HID lites ............................$129,900 ‘13 CIH Puma 160, 150 hrs., CVT trans., L765 loader, w/grapple, 320x50 tires ..........................$122,900 ‘14 CIH Farmall 105C, MFD, cab, power shuttle, w/loader, Rental Return Unit ............................$55,500 ‘14 CIH Farmall 105C, MFD, cab, power shuttle, w/loader, Rental Return Unit ............................$55,500 ‘14 CIH Farmall 105C, MFD, cab, power shuttle w/loader, Rental Return Unit..............................$49,500

USED COMBINES CIH 7230, 380 eng. hrs. ..............................................................................................................$239,900 CIH 7120, 789 eng. hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, duals ..................................................................$189,900 CIH 7120, 1000 eng. hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, duals ................................................................$169,900 CIH 6088, 694 sep hrs., duals ....................................................................................................$175,000 CIH 8120, 1175 eng. hrs., duals ................................................................................................$179,900 CIH 2188, 2400 sep. hrs, RWA, duals ..........................................................................................$39,900 CIH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ..........................................................................................$39,900 Geringhoff 8R chopping cornhead ..............................................................................................$59,900 Geringhoff 8R chopping cornhead ..............................................................................................$32,000 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ..........................................................................................................$44,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ..........................................................................................................$34,900 CIH 2208, 8R30” ............................................................................................................................$24,500 CIH 3020, 36’ w/in-cab cutter bar suspension ............................................................................$37,500 CIH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel........................................................................................$32,500 CIH 2020, 25’ platform w/Crary air reel........................................................................................$26,800 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..............................................................................................$13,900 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..............................................................................................$10,900 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, Crary air reel ..........................................................................................$14,900

235 eng. hp., 195 PTO hp., susp.

Luxury cab, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, HID lighting pkg.

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘11 ‘04 ‘98 ‘10 ‘10 ‘06 ‘02 ‘99 ‘12 ‘06

USED EQUIPMENT

28.83/HR

$

3 Yrs. @ 300 hrs./yr. $

49.99/HR

End of lease purchase option. No obligation at the end of the lease to purchase.

Available to CNH Qualified customers. CALL FOR DETAILS.

3 Yrs. @ 600 hrs./yr.

LEASE THIS: 2013 MAGNUM 260 Cab, FWA, dual hydraulic remotes, 540 & 1000 PTO

260 eng. hp., 215 PTO hp., susp.

Luxury cab, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, HID lighting pkg.

4 Yrs. @ 400 hrs./yr. $

35.92/HR

$

3 Yrs. @ 300 hrs./yr.

$ 55.96/HR 19.67/HR End of lease purchase option. No obligation at the end of the lease to purchase.

Available to CNH Qualified customers. CALL FOR DETAILS.

End of lease purchase option. No obligation at the end of the lease to purchase.

3 Yrs. @ 600 hrs./yr.

LEASE THIS: 2013 STEIGER 350 Available to CNH Qualified customers.

CALL FOR DETAILS.

350 eng. hp., high cap. hyd. pump, high cap. drawbar, HD axles w/diff. lock, PTO

27.60/HR

$

3 Yrs. @ 300 hrs./yr. $

45.14/HR

End of lease purchase option. This is a walkaway lease.

Stated purchase options available to CNH Qualified customers. CALL FOR DETAILS.

3 Yrs. @ 600 hrs./yr.

LEASE THIS: 2013 STEIGER 450 450 eng. hp., Luxury cab, HID lighting pkg., high cap. hyd. pump, high cap drawbar, HD axles w/diff. lock, PTO

USED SPRAYERS

‘02 Wilmar Eagle 8500, 80’ boom, 1000 gallon tank........................................................................$69,900 ‘12 CIH 3330, 546 hrs., 90’ boom, standard spray, active suspension ..........................................$199,500 ‘09 CIH 3300, 1750 hrs., 100’ boom, Aim, auto boom, Pro 700 steering, active suspension ......$179,900

3 Yrs. @ 600 hrs./yr.

LEASE THIS: 2013 MAGNUM 235

Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details ‘12 ‘11 ‘11 ‘10 ‘10 ‘95 ‘09 ‘11 ‘08 ‘12 ‘09 ‘04 ‘13 ‘10 ‘10 ‘05 ‘04 ‘97

‘12 CIH 870, 26’ w/harrow ..............................................$77,500

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIAL LEASE OPPORTUNITIES!

STX and STEIGER PTO, TOW CABLE & 3 PT. KITS ON HAND!!!

24 Months Interest Free • Call For Details

‘95 CIH 2188, 2400 sep. hrs., RWA ......................................$39,900

39.99/HR

$

3 Yrs. @ 300 hrs./yr. $

67.31/HR

End of lease purchase option. No obligation at the end of the lease to purchase.

Available to CNH Qualified customers. CALL FOR DETAILS.

3 Yrs. @ 600 hrs./yr.

LEASE THIS: 2013 STEIGER 550 QUAD 550 eng. hp., Luxury cab, HID lighting pkg., high cap. hyd. pump, high cap. drawbar, HD axls w/diff. lock, PTO

CIH Tigermate 200 Field Cult., 54.5’ w/rolling baskets ............................................................$59,900 CIH Tigermate II Field Cult., 54.5’, 4-bar harrow........................................................................$34,900 JD 985 Field Cult., 56.5’, new shovels, 3-bar mulcher ................................................................$22,500 Salford 8206 Plow, 10/B ..............................................................................................................$35,500 Frontier DH1615 Disk, 15’, Low Acre Usage ................................................................................$9,950 Wilrich 957 Ripper ........................................................................................................................$15,500 CIH 730B Ripper, 7-shank w/lead shanks & disc levelers ..........................................................$18,500 CIH 730B Ripper, 7-shank w/lead shanks & disc levelers ..........................................................$15,000 CIH 870 Ripper, 26’, 13-shank w/spike harrow............................................................................$77,500 Kinze 1050 Grain Cart, 30” tracks, trap, scale............................................................................$77,500

3 Yrs. @ 300 hrs./yr. $

73.53/HR

End of lease purchase option. This is a walkaway lease. No obligation at the end of lease to purchase. Available to CNH Qualified customers. CALL FOR DETAILS.

I-35 & Highway 60 West • Faribault, MN • 507-334-2233 CNH Capital’s Commercial Revolving Account provides financial assistance for parts and service when you need it, keeping your equipment running as its best with the quality parts and service you’ve come to expect from Case IH. Contact your local dealer or visit www.cnhcapital.com today for details. ©2014 CNH Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Capital and Case IH are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC. Printed in the USA.

44.99/HR

$

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